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P2010

Intake Manifold Runner Control Circuit High Bank 1

Fuel & air metering Generic OBD-II Low

What it means

P2010 means the PCM sees high voltage in the intake manifold runner control (IMRC) circuit on bank 1. These runners change intake airflow to boost low-rpm torque, so a circuit fault mainly costs a little low-end response and sets the check-engine light. The engine still starts and drives normally.

Low

Can I keep driving? Yes — the engine still runs and starts; you may notice slightly softer low-rpm response until it's fixed.

Real-world scan data

Seen in
47
scans in the past year
Found in
<0.1%
of scans
<0.1%
of scans that found faults

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Common symptoms

What you'll notice

Common causes

Most likely first

  1. Open or short to power in the intake manifold runner control (IMRC) circuit
  2. Faulty IMRC actuator or solenoid on bank 1
  3. Damaged or corroded wiring or connector at the actuator
  4. Failed powertrain control module (PCM)

How to diagnose & fix

Work through it in order

  1. Read freeze-frame data and visually inspect the IMRC actuator connector and wiring for damage or corrosion.
  2. Check the circuit for an open or short to power against the wiring diagram; repair as needed.
  3. Test the IMRC actuator/solenoid operation and replace it if it doesn't respond.
  4. If wiring and actuator test good, have the PCM diagnosed. Clear the code and re-test.

FAQ

Quick answers

Is it safe to drive with P2010?+
Yes. The intake runner control mainly affects low-rpm torque and emissions, not whether the car runs, so it's fine to drive to a repair.
Can I just clear P2010?+
It returns until the circuit or actuator fault is repaired.

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Verified name — SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6Guidance reviewed by OBD DashX