Powertrain, generic (extended)

P200A Intake Manifold Runner Performance (Bank 1)

Check engine lightOn
EmissionsRelevant
Drive cycleRequired
Limp modeNo

P200A is the functional check of the bank 1 flaps: the circuit is fine, but the flaps do not reach or report the expected positions. GM's 2018 diesels learn both end stops at key-off and fail if the closed stop lies outside 81–92 percent or the raw signal outside 25–40 percent of 5 V, or if a stroke takes over 5 s (coolant at least 60 °C, Type B). The 2014 Cruze diesel flags actual position lagging the command by more than 10 percent for 5 s. Saab's 2010 9-5 diesel uses P200A for an overheated driver stage (Type A). Kia ties it on the 2011–2013 Sorento 3.5 V6 to a dead variable charge motion actuator or a broken linkage inside the manifold; a weak battery can bring it back after repair, so test the battery and relearn the actuator. FCA reflashed it on the 3.0 EcoDiesel. P200B is the bank 2 twin.

Likely causes

Flap actuator worn, slow or failed
Broken or sticking linkage or flap inside the manifold
Weak battery disturbing the actuator relearn (Kia V6)
Control software that needs an update (FCA 3.0 diesel)

Symptoms

  • Malfunction indicator lamp on
  • Weaker response at low or high engine speed

Repair estimate

DifficultyMediumWorkshop job
Parts and labour€50–1,200
Time0.5–4 h

Typical range across vehicles; the real cost depends on what the testing finds.

Parts involved

intake manifold runnerimrc actuatorimrc position sensor

Related codes

P200BP2004P2006P2008P2015P201D

References: gsi.ext.gm.com, gsi.ext.gm.com, saabwisonline.com, static.nhtsa.gov.