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P2020

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

The IMRC position sensor on bank 2 reports a voltage below the lower threshold — typically a short to ground or a sensor with very low resistance.

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

Common causes

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

  • Signal shorted to groundCommon
  • Sensor element shortedPossible
  • Connector pins corroded - high contact resistanceLess likely

Parts involved

  • IMRC Position Sensor B2
  • IMRC Wiring

P2020 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.