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P2013

Intake Manifold Runner Control Circuit High (Bank 2)

The IMRC actuator drive line on bank 2 reads above the expected voltage threshold — typically a short to battery voltage or an open ground side.

  • 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 B+ in driver lineCommon
  • Open ground return on actuatorPossible
  • Connector pins corroded - high contact resistanceLess likely

Parts involved

  • IMRC Actuator
  • Intake Manifold Runner Harness

P2013 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.