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Subaru P1139

Front Oxygen AF Sensor #1 Heater Circuit Performance Range Problem

What P1139 means on a Subaru

On Subaru vehicles, P1139 is logged when the ECU detects a fault in the O2 / lambda: “Front Oxygen AF Sensor #1 Heater Circuit Performance Range Problem”. P1139 is a manufacturer-specific Subaru code (the "1" after the letter marks an OEM-defined code), so its meaning applies to Subaru and may differ on other makes.

Common causes & symptoms

Typical triggers for a O2 / lambda code like P1139 include faulty or ageing sensors, wiring/connector faults, a clogged or removed component, or a value drifting outside the ECU's expected window. Symptoms range from a check-engine light only, to limp mode, rough running, higher consumption or failed emissions tests.

P1139 and ECU tuning

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