To improve engine performance many late model vehicles use whats referred to as an intake manifold runner control imrc system. If code p2017 sets it indicates that the runner valve is not closing and opening as required by the engine control module ecm.

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Intake manifold runner control stuck open ford mustang. Bank 1 denotes that the problem has occurred in the bank of the engine that contains the number one cylinder. P2004 is a diagnostic trouble code dtc for intake manifold runner control stuck open bank 1. Learn what intake manifold runner control fault stuck open means location and how to repair. Although generic the specific repair steps may vary depending on makemodel. Obd trouble code p1538 intake manifold runner control stuck open sorry no other informationplease help us to improveany information is appreciatedthanks. P2007 ford description the intake manifold runner control imrc is an electrically actuated system consisting of a motorized actuator with an attaching linkage for each housing on each bank.
Possible symptoms engine light on or service engine soon warning light. Code p2004 stands for intake manifold runner control stuck open bank 1 the intake manifold directs air into the engine via a series of runners. Repair information for p1518 ford code. Each imrc housing is an aluminum casting with two intake air passages for each cylinder. Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office to perform the check engine light diagnostic. The p2004 is set when the intake manifold runner control imrc is commanded closed by the powertrain control module pcm but the imrc indicates open.
Ford p1538 obd ii trouble code definition. P1538 intake manifold runner control stuck open p1538 ford obd ii trouble codedescription. A stored code p2004 in your obd ii equipped vehicle means that the powertrain control module pcm has detected that the intake manifold runner control imrc actuator for engine bank one is stuck in the open position. The linkage attaches to the housing butterfly plate levers. The runner valve controls a flap in the intake manifold which will open or close depending on the air requirements of the engine. The correlation between the ecm and runner valve is out of sequence.
This can happen for multiple reasons and a mechanic needs to diagnose the specific cause for this code to be triggered in your situation. The intake manifold runner control imrc is monitored for failure during continuous or key on engine off self test.