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P2018

Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor/Switch Circuit Open (Bank 2)

The ECU detects an open circuit on the IMRC position sensor on bank 2. Without position feedback the ECU cannot confirm runner switching and falls back to a default mode.

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

Common causes

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

  • Sensor element openCommon
  • Signal wire openPossible
  • Pin pushed back out of connector bodyLess likely

Parts involved

  • IMRC Position Sensor B2
  • IMRC Wiring

P2018 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.