P2017
Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor/Switch Circuit High (Bank 1)
The IMRC position sensor signal on bank 1 reads above the upper limit. Typically a short to supply, an open ground reference, or a sensor that failed high.
- Check engine light: Yes
- Emissions related: Yes
- Repair difficulty: medium
Common causes
Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.
- Signal wire shorted to supplyCommon
- Sensor ground openPossible
- Connector pins corroded - high contact resistanceLess likely
Parts involved
- IMRC Position Sensor
- IMRC Wiring
P2017 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.