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P2012

Intake Manifold Runner Control Circuit Low (Bank 2)

The IMRC actuator drive line on bank 2 reads below the expected voltage threshold — typically a short to ground or a stuck-low driver inside the control module.

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

Common causes

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

  • Short to ground in driver lineCommon
  • Actuator winding shorted internallyPossible
  • Connector pins corroded - high contact resistanceLess likely

Parts involved

  • IMRC Actuator
  • Intake Manifold Runner Harness

P2012 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.