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PowertrainP2018

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Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Intake manifold runner position sensor/switch circuit intermittent bank 1

27 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · Bank 1: the side of the engine containing cylinder 1 · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

The engine or powertrain control system has stored a fault that does not have specific guidance in this database yet.

2Common causes

  1. Sensor or actuator fault
  2. Wiring or connector fault
  3. Vacuum or intake leak
  4. Fuel or ignition problem
  5. Control module fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Have it diagnosed promptly. If the car runs and drives normally, drive gently to a workshop. If it runs badly, stalls, overheats, loses oil pressure, or a warning light is flashing or red, stop safely and get professional help. If the code concerns the brakes, brake vacuum or brake assist, do not drive until it is checked: a hard pedal or longer stopping distance means stop.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 27

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP2018No description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP2018Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor/Switch Circuit Intermittent Bank 1a BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP2018No description available Powertrain
BYDP2018Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor/Switch Circuit Intermittent Bank 1a BrandPowertrain
CheryP2018Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor/Switch Circuit Intermittent Bank 1a BrandPowertrain
DaewooP2018Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor/Switch Circuit Intermittent Bank 1a BrandPowertrain
DFFSP2018Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor/Switch Circuit Intermittent Bank 1a BrandPowertrain
DFFXP2018Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor/Switch Circuit Intermittent Bank 1a BrandPowertrain
DFXKP2018Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor/Switch Circuit Intermittent Bank 1a BrandPowertrain
EOBDP2018Imusarjan juoksun aseman anturi/kytkentäpiiri katkonainen, rivi 1 BrandPowertrain
GeelyP2018Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor/Switch Circuit Intermittent Bank 1a BrandPowertrain
GMP2018Auxiliary transmission pump stuck off BrandPowertrain
Great WallP2018Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor/Switch Circuit Intermittent Bank 1a BrandPowertrain
HafeiP2018Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor/Switch Circuit Intermittent Bank 1a BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP2018No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP2018No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP2018Intake manifold runner position sensor/switch - circuit intermittent BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP2018No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP2018No description available Powertrain
SaabP2018Auxiliary Transmission Pump Stuck Off BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P2018Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor/Switch Circuit Intermittent Bank 1a BrandPowertrain
SmartP2018No description available Powertrain
SprinterP2018No description available Powertrain
SuzukiP2018No description available Powertrain
TataP2018Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor/Switch Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP2018Intake manifold runner position sensor/switch circuit intermittent bank 1 BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP2018SAE: Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor Switch Bank 1: Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 4

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P2018 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
HyundaiP201800PCM sets DTC if the PCM detects erratic signal change of VCM position sensor BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP201800Swirl position signal too noisy BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP201801Self-Adaptation of mixture formation for right bank of cylinders is at limit value (between idle speed and part load), overcorrection of injector mixture BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP201802Self-Adaptation of mixture formation for right bank of cylinders is at limit value (between idle speed and part load), under correction of injector mixture BrandPowertrain

6Related codes

  • P2010 Intake Manifold Runner Control Circuit High (Bank 1)
  • P2011 Intake manifold runner control circuit/open bank 2
  • P2012 Intake manifold runner control circuit low bank 2
  • P2013 Intake manifold runner control circuit high bank 2
  • P2014 Intake manifold runner position sensor/switch circuit bank 1
  • P2015 Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor/Switch Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 1)
  • P2016 Intake manifold runner position sensor/switch circuit low bank 1
  • P2017 Intake manifold runner position sensor/switch circuit high bank 1
  • P2019 Intake manifold runner position sensor/switch circuit bank 2
  • P201A Reductant Injection Valve Circuit Range/Performance
  • P201B Intake Manifold Runner Control Actuator Supply Voltage Low (Bank 1)
  • P201C Intake manifold runner control actuator supply voltage low bank 2

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