P2013

Intake Manifold Runner Control Circuit High Bank 2

Q: Is it safe to drive with P2013?

Generally yes. The intake runners may be stuck in one position, which at most slightly affects low-end power and economy — it's not a safety issue.

Q: Can I just clear P2013?

It returns if the wiring short or faulty actuator remains. Fix the electrical cause, then clear it.

Fuel & air metering Generic OBD-II Low

What it means

P2013 means the intake manifold runner control (IMRC) circuit on bank 2 is reading high voltage — typically a short to power or a faulty actuator/solenoid. The runner flaps adjust intake airflow for better low- and high-rpm performance, so a stuck flap usually only causes a minor power or economy loss. It's an electrical fault, not a running-safety problem.

Low

Can I keep driving? Yes — usually just the warning light, occasionally slightly reduced low-rpm power or economy; not urgent, but worth fixing.

Real-world scan data

Seen in

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

Check-engine light on
Possible reduced low-rpm power or hesitation
Slightly reduced fuel economy

Common causes

Most likely first

Intake manifold runner control (IMRC) signal shorted to voltageLikely
Faulty IMRC actuator or solenoidCommon
Damaged wiring or connector (short to power)Common
Blocked or leaking vacuum hoses (vacuum-actuated systems)Less often
Failed PCM (rare)Less often

How to diagnose & fix

Work through it in order

Scan freeze-frame and confirm the fault is on bank 2.
Visually inspect the IMRC wiring and connector for shorts to voltage or damage.
Check the vacuum hoses to the runner control if it's vacuum-operated.
Test the actuator/solenoid resistance and command it with a scan tool.
Replace the faulty actuator or repair the wiring; clear and re-test.

FAQ

Quick answers

Is it safe to drive with P2013?+

Generally yes. The intake runners may be stuck in one position, which at most slightly affects low-end power and economy — it's not a safety issue.

Can I just clear P2013?+

It returns if the wiring short or faulty actuator remains. Fix the electrical cause, then clear it.

Read & clear P2013 yourself

Scan your car, confirm the code, and clear it once it's fixed — with OBD DashX on your phone.

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