OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2009 Intake Manifold Runner Control Solenoid Circuit Low (Bank 1)
The IMRC solenoid drive line for bank 1 reads below the lower threshold — short to ground or a failed driver stage. The runner cannot be switched on demand.
Is it safe to drive with P2009?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyDrive line shorted to ground
- PossibleSolenoid internally shorted
- Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Easy
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.3–1.5 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- After the fix
- A drive cycle is needed before the light stays off
- Parts involved
- Imrc Solenoid, Imrc Wiring
Related codes
- P2008Intake Manifold Runner Control Solenoid Circuit Open (Bank 1)
- P2006Intake Manifold Runner Control Stuck Closed (Bank 1)
- P2007Intake Manifold Runner Control Stuck Closed (Bank 2)
- P200AIntake Manifold Runner Performance (Bank 1)
- P200BIntake Manifold Runner Performance (Bank 2)
- P200CParticulate Filter Over Temperature (Bank 1)
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.