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P2006Intake Manifold Runner Control Stuck Closed (Bank 1)

What it means

The intake manifold runners (or swirl flaps) stay closed when the ECU commands them open.

Symptoms

  • Loss of power at low or high rpm
  • Rough idle
  • Rattling flaps in the intake

Common causes

  • Flaps stuck with carbon or broken
  • Faulty runner actuator or vacuum supply
  • Faulty position sensor
  • Wiring fault

What to check first

  1. Command the runners and watch the position feedback
  2. Check the vacuum supply on vacuum actuators
  3. Inspect the flaps and linkage for carbon and breakage
Can I drive with P2006? Usually yes for a short distance, but performance or economy may suffer and the fault can get worse. Diagnose it soon.

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What does P2006 mean?

P2006: Intake Manifold Runner Control Stuck Closed (Bank 1). The intake manifold runners (or swirl flaps) stay closed when the ECU commands them open.

What are the symptoms of P2006?

Loss of power at low or high rpm. Rough idle. Rattling flaps in the intake.

What causes P2006?

Flaps stuck with carbon or broken. Faulty runner actuator or vacuum supply. Faulty position sensor. Wiring fault.

How do you diagnose P2006?

1. Command the runners and watch the position feedback 2. Check the vacuum supply on vacuum actuators 3. Inspect the flaps and linkage for carbon and breakage

Can I drive with P2006?

Usually yes for a short distance, but performance or economy may suffer and the fault can get worse. Diagnose it soon.