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P1141

Fuel Trim Load Group Above Limit Bank 1

2002-2005 Audi A4 3.0L V6

High SeverityPowertrain

Description

The ECU detected that the fuel trim adaptation value for a specific load group on Bank 1 has exceeded its allowable range. This is a more granular fuel trim fault than general lean/rich codes.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Poor driveability at specific load points
  • Rough running under load
  • Possible misfire at certain RPM ranges

Common Causes

  • Vacuum leak that worsens under load
  • Fuel injector performance degradation
  • MAF sensor drift at specific airflow ranges
  • Intake manifold flap issue
  • Fuel pump losing pressure under load

Diagnostic Steps

  1. Monitor fuel trims across RPM and load ranges
  2. Perform boost leak test on turbocharged models
  3. Test fuel pressure under load
  4. Check MAF sensor readings vs specifications
  5. Inspect intake manifold flaps

Repair Notes

Address the load-specific fuel trim issue by repairing vacuum leaks or replacing degraded components.

Related Codes

P0171System Too Lean Bank 1P1127ETCS Actuator Power Source CircuitP1127Long Term Fuel Trim System Too Rich Bank 1P1127Long Term Fuel Trim System Too Rich Bank 1P1127Long Term Fuel Trim System Too Rich Bank 1P1127Long Term Fuel Trim System Too Rich Bank 1P1127Long Term Fuel Trim System Too Rich Bank 1P1127ETCS Actuator Power Source CircuitP1127Long Term Fuel Trim System Too RichP1127Long Term Fuel Trim System Too RichP1127Long Term Fuel Trim System Too RichP1127ETCS Actuator Power Source CircuitP1128MAP Sensor Value Lower Than ExpectedP1128Long Term Fuel Trim System Too Lean Bank 1P1128Long Term Fuel Trim System Too Lean Bank 1P1128Throttle Control Motor LockP1128Long Term Fuel Trim System Too Lean Bank 1P1128Long Term Fuel Trim System Too LeanP1128Long Term Fuel Trim System Too Lean Bank 1P1128Throttle Control Motor LockP1128Long Term Fuel Trim System Too Lean Bank 1P1128Long Term Fuel Trim System Too LeanP1128Throttle Control Motor LockP1128MAP Sensor Value Lower Than ExpectedP1128Long Term Fuel Trim System Too LeanP1176Mixture Adaptation Bank 1 Limit ReachedP1176Mixture Adaptation Bank 1 Limit ReachedP1176Mixture Adaptation Bank 1 Limit ReachedP1176Mixture Adaptation Bank 1 Limit ReachedP1176Mixture Adaptation Bank 1 Limit Reached

Other Powertrain Codes

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Common Questions

What does code P1141 mean on a 2002-2005 Audi A4?

P1141 stands for "Fuel Trim Load Group Above Limit Bank 1". The ECU detected that the fuel trim adaptation value for a specific load group on Bank 1 has exceeded its allowable range. This is a more granular fuel trim fault than general lean/rich codes.

What are the symptoms of P1141 on a Audi A4?

Common symptoms of P1141 include: Check Engine Light, Poor driveability at specific load points, Rough running under load, Possible misfire at certain RPM ranges.

What causes P1141 on a 2002-2005 Audi A4?

Common causes of P1141 include: Vacuum leak that worsens under load, Fuel injector performance degradation, MAF sensor drift at specific airflow ranges, Intake manifold flap issue, Fuel pump losing pressure under load.

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