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P1131 Diagnostic Trouble Code (13 interpretations)

13 manufacturer-specific interpretations across 12 manufacturers in the TuningBot DTC database.

BMW

1 interpretation
P1131
'A' Camshaft Position Plausibility BMW · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that related sensor signals for 'A' Camshaft Position did not agree with each other (correlation/plausibility fault). This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by BMW.

Chevrolet

1 interpretation
P1131
HO2S Circuit Low Variance Bank 1 Sensor 2 Chevrolet · emissions Data confidence 80%

The control module detected that the signal in the HO2S circuit stayed below the expected operating range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Chevrolet.

Ford

1 interpretation
P1131
Lack of Upstream Heated Oxygen Sensor Switch Sensor Indicates Lean Bank 1 Ford · emissions Data confidence 80%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Lack of Upstream Heated Oxygen Sensor Switch Sensor Indicates Lean Bank 1 circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Ford.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • intake/fuel system
  • HO2S
  • EGR system
  • oil level
  • camshaft timing

Recommended checks

  • Perform a full module scan
  • Review freeze-frame and occurrence data
  • Compare commanded and measured values
  • Check applicable OEM service information

Hyundai

1 interpretation
P1131
Fuel Adjustment Resistor Hyundai · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Fuel Adjustment Resistor circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Hyundai.

Land Rover

1 interpretation
P1131
Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S), upstream, bank 1 - mixture too lean Land Rover · emissions Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the air-fuel mixture stayed leaner than the target despite full corrective control (Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S), upstream, bank 1 - mixture). This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Land Rover.

Possible causes

  • Intake leak
  • fuel pressure low
  • injector(s) blocked
  • H025
  • ECM

Mercedes-Benz

1 interpretation
P1131
Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 1 - signal/ electrical fault Mercedes-Benz · emissions Data confidence 62%

The control module detected an electrical fault in the Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 1 - signal/ circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Mercedes-Benz.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • HO2S

MINI

1 interpretation
P1131
Oxygen Sensor Behind Catalytic Converter 2 Ageing MINI · emissions Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Oxygen Sensor Behind Catalytic Converter 2 Ageing circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by MINI.

Nissan

1 interpretation
P1131
Intake manifold air control solenoid - malfunction Nissan · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Intake manifold air control solenoid. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Nissan.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • intake manifold air control solenoid
  • ECM

Subaru

1 interpretation
P1131
Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 1 - short circuit Subaru · emissions Data confidence 80%

The control module detected improper operation of the Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 1 - short circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Subaru.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • HO2S
  • ECM

Suzuki

1 interpretation
P1131
Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 1, bank 1 - output voltage high Suzuki · emissions Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 1, bank 1 - output voltage stayed above the expected range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Suzuki.

Possible causes

  • Wiring short to positive
  • HO2S
  • ECM

VAG

2 interpretations
P1131
Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 1, Bank 1 - heater resistance too high VAG · emissions Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 1, Bank 1 - heater resistance value was above the expected limit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • HO2S
Applies to Audi
P1131
Oxygen/Lambda Sensor Bank 2 Sensor 1: Internal Resistance too High VAG · emissions Data confidence 84%

The control module detected that the Oxygen/Lambda Sensor Bank 2 Sensor 1: Internal Resistance value was above the expected limit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen. Volkswagen Group tools also report it as fault code 17539. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).

Symptoms

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) ON

Possible causes

  • Wiring and/or Connector(s) from/to Oxygen/Lambda Sensor Bank 2 Sensor 1 faulty
  • Oxygen/Lambda Sensor Bank 2 Sensor 1 faulty

Recommended checks

  • Check Wiring and/or Connector(s) from/to Oxygen/Lambda Sensor Bank 2 Sensor 1
  • Check/Replace Oxygen/Lambda Sensor Bank 2 Sensor 1
Applies to Volkswagen

Volvo

1 interpretation
P1131
Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 1, bank 1 - signal malfunction Volvo · emissions Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 1, bank 1. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volvo.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • HO2S
  • ECM

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1131

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

Manufacturer-defined range: the meaning can differ between brands.

131

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1131

What does P1131 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (13 interpretations). The control module detected that related sensor signals for 'A' Camshaft Position did not agree with each other (correlation/plausibility fault). This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by BMW.

Is P1131 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1131 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: BMW, Chevrolet, Ford, Hyundai, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Nissan, Subaru, Suzuki, VAG, Volvo. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

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