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P1137

Long Term Fuel Trim System Too Lean Bank 2

1997-2003 Audi A8 4.2L V8

Moderate SeverityPowertrain

Description

The ECU detected that the long-term fuel trim for Bank 2 has reached the maximum lean correction limit. The fuel system cannot add enough fuel to compensate for the lean condition.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Rough idle
  • Lean misfire Bank 2
  • Hesitation
  • Reduced power

Common Causes

  • Vacuum leak at Bank 2 intake
  • Clogged fuel injectors Bank 2
  • Low fuel pressure
  • Intake manifold runner flap issues
  • MAF sensor fault

Diagnostic Steps

  1. Smoke test for vacuum leaks at Bank 2
  2. Compare fuel trims between banks
  3. Test fuel injector flow Bank 2
  4. Check fuel pressure
  5. Test MAF sensor output

Repair Notes

Repair vacuum leaks or fuel delivery issues specific to Bank 2.

Related Codes

P0174System Too Lean Bank 2P1127ETCS 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 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 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 ExpectedP1136Long Term Fuel Trim System Too Rich Bank 2P1136Long Term Fuel Trim System Too Rich Bank 2P1136Long Term Fuel Trim System Too Rich Bank 2P1136Long Term Fuel Trim System Too Rich Bank 2P1136Cooling Fan for Control Modules Signal FaultP1136Long Term Fuel Trim System Too Rich Bank 2

Other Powertrain Codes

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Common Questions

What does code P1137 mean on a 1997-2003 Audi A8?

P1137 stands for "Long Term Fuel Trim System Too Lean Bank 2". The ECU detected that the long-term fuel trim for Bank 2 has reached the maximum lean correction limit. The fuel system cannot add enough fuel to compensate for the lean condition.

What are the symptoms of P1137 on a Audi A8?

Common symptoms of P1137 include: Check Engine Light, Rough idle, Lean misfire Bank 2, Hesitation, Reduced power.

What causes P1137 on a 1997-2003 Audi A8?

Common causes of P1137 include: Vacuum leak at Bank 2 intake, Clogged fuel injectors Bank 2, Low fuel pressure, Intake manifold runner flap issues, MAF sensor fault.

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