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P2019

Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor/Switch Range/Performance (Bank 2)

The IMRC position sensor on bank 2 produces an electrically valid signal that does not match the commanded runner state — typically a sensor drift or sticking flap.

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

Common causes

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

  • Position sensor driftCommon
  • Carbon buildup blocks flap travelPossible
  • Sensor element aged beyond calibration windowLess likely

Parts involved

  • IMRC Position Sensor B2
  • Intake Manifold Runner

P2019 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.