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P201B

Intake Manifold Runner Control Actuator Supply Voltage Low (Bank 1)

The supply voltage feeding the IMRC actuator on bank 1 is below the lower limit — typically a fuse, relay, or harness fault on the supply rail.

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

Common causes

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

  • Supply fuse blownCommon
  • Open supply wirePossible
  • Supply relay contacts pittedPossible

Parts involved

  • IMRC Actuator
  • IMRC Supply Relay
  • IMRC Supply Fuse

P201B 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.