OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P206E Intake Manifold Tuning (IMT) Valve Stuck Open (Bank 2)
Intake Manifold Tuning (IMT) Valve Stuck Open (Bank 2): the control module has detected this fault condition.
Is it safe to drive with P206E?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyCarbon buildup blocks flap travel
- PossibleActuator seized
- Less likelyCarbon or debris buildup preventing free movement
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.7–3 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- Parts involved
- Imt Valve, Imt Actuator
Related codes
- P2070Intake Manifold Tuning (IMT) Valve Stuck Open (Bank 1)
- P206BReductant Quality Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
- P206CReductant Quality Sensor Circuit Low
- P206DReductant Quality Sensor Circuit High
- P206FIntake Manifold Tuning (IMT) Valve Stuck Closed (Bank 2)
- P2071Intake Manifold Tuning (IMT) Valve Stuck Closed (Bank 1)
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.