OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2070 Intake Manifold Tuning (IMT) Valve Stuck Open (Bank 1)
Intake Manifold Tuning (IMT) Valve Stuck Open (Bank 1): the control module has detected this fault condition.
Is it safe to drive with P2070?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyCarbon buildup
- Less likelyCarbon or debris buildup preventing free movement
- Less likelyComponent wear with age - mechanical play
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
- P206EIntake Manifold Tuning (IMT) Valve Stuck Open (Bank 2)
- P206DReductant Quality Sensor Circuit High
- P206FIntake Manifold Tuning (IMT) Valve Stuck Closed (Bank 2)
- P2071Intake Manifold Tuning (IMT) Valve Stuck Closed (Bank 1)
- P2072Throttle Actuator Control System - Ice Blockage (Bank 1)
- P2073Manifold Absolute Pressure / Mass Air Flow - Throttle Position Correlation at Idle
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.