OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2071 Intake Manifold Tuning (IMT) Valve Stuck Closed (Bank 1)
Intake Manifold Tuning (IMT) Valve Stuck Closed (Bank 1): the control module has detected this fault condition.
Is it safe to drive with P2071?
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
- P206FIntake Manifold Tuning (IMT) Valve Stuck Closed (Bank 2)
- P206EIntake Manifold Tuning (IMT) Valve Stuck Open (Bank 2)
- P2070Intake Manifold Tuning (IMT) Valve Stuck Open (Bank 1)
- P2072Throttle Actuator Control System - Ice Blockage (Bank 1)
- P2073Manifold Absolute Pressure / Mass Air Flow - Throttle Position Correlation at Idle
- P2074Manifold Absolute Pressure / Mass Air Flow - Throttle Position Correlation at Higher Load
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.