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P2008

Intake Manifold Runner Control Solenoid Circuit Open (Bank 1)

The ECU detects an open circuit on the IMRC solenoid for bank 1. No control current flows when the runner is commanded to switch, leaving the flap in its default position.

  • Check engine light: Yes
  • Emissions related: Yes
  • Repair difficulty: easy

Common causes

Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.

  • Solenoid coil openCommon
  • Connector unplugged or corrodedPossible
  • Pin pushed back out of connector bodyLess likely

Parts involved

  • IMRC Solenoid
  • IMRC Wiring
  • ECM

P2008 is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.