P2014

Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor/Switch Circuit Bank 1

Fuel & air metering (intake) Generic OBD-II Medium

What it means

P2014 means the control module sees a problem in the circuit for the intake manifold runner position sensor on bank 1. This sensor confirms that the swirl/tuning runners inside the intake are moving as commanded. A fault usually just triggers the check-engine light, though you may notice slightly reduced low-speed power. Check the wiring and actuator movement before replacing the sensor.

Medium

Can I keep driving? Usually driveable — you may notice reduced low-end torque or mild hesitation, but often the only sign is the check-engine light.

Real-world scan data

Seen in

736

scans in the past year

Found in

0.1%

of scans

0.2%

of scans that found faults

Appears alongside · share of P2014 scans

P2019in 89.5% of scans

P0161in 89.0% of scans

P0022in 32.9% of scans

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Common symptoms

What you'll notice

Check-engine light on
Possible reduced low-end power or hesitation
Possible slightly rough idle
Often no noticeable driving symptom beyond the light

Common causes

Most likely first

Faulty intake manifold runner position sensor/switchLikely
Wiring shorted, open, or chafed in the sensor circuitCommon
Corroded or loose connectorCommon
Stuck or failed intake manifold runner control actuatorLess often
Faulty powertrain control module (rare)Less often

How to diagnose & fix

Work through it in order

Read freeze-frame data and note any conditions when the fault sets.
Visually inspect the runner-control wiring and connectors; repair damage or corrosion.
Check that the runner control actuator and linkage move freely.
Compare the position sensor signal to the commanded actuator position with a scan tool.
Replace the position sensor or runner control actuator if it does not track correctly; consider the PCM only if all else checks out.

FAQ

Quick answers

Is it safe to drive with P2014?+

Yes, in most cases. The runners default to a fixed position, so you may lose a little low-end response but the engine runs normally otherwise.

Can I just clear P2014?+

It will return until the sensor, actuator, or wiring is repaired. Clearing it does not fix the runner-control feedback.

Read & clear P2014 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