P2196 Volkswagen - Would this code cause extreme loss of power?

Question

Injectors are good; Turbo is new; Always starts; Smokes, valves good

Answer 1

Hi there,

This code points towards an issue with the front O2 sensor on bank 1. Here is some info for you. 

P2196 VOLKSWAGEN - O2 Sensor Signal Stuck Rich Bank 1 Sensor 1

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