P126E – Nitrogen Oxide Sensor Leakage Control Binary Lambda Signal Too Rich

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P126E Possible Causes

  • Faulty nitrogen oxide (NOx) sensor
  • Nitrogen oxide (NOx) sensor wiring harness is open or short-circuited
  • Poor electrical connection in the nitrogen oxide (NOx) sensor circuit

How is code P126E repaired?

Start by checking the “Possible Causes” listed above. Visually inspect the wiring harness and associated connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector pins.

Possible Symptoms

  • Check engine light on (or service engine soon warning light)

P126E Meaning

The engine control module (ECM) monitors the nitrogen oxide (NOx) sensor. The ECM sets the OBDII code when the nitrogen oxide (NOx) sensor does not meet factory specifications.

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