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P2023

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

The IMRC position sensor signal on bank 2 jumps or drops out intermittently — usually a loose pin, partially-broken conductor, or moisture in the connector.

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

Common causes

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

  • Loose terminal in connectorCommon
  • Water ingress into connectorPossible
  • Connector with intermittent contact under vibrationLess likely

Parts involved

  • IMRC Position Sensor
  • IMRC Connector

P2023 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.