Powertrain, generic (extended)

P2010 Intake Manifold Runner Control Circuit High (Bank 1)

Check engine lightOn
EmissionsRelevant
Drive cycleNot required
Limp modeNo

P2010 is the high-side counterpart of P2009 for the bank 1 flap drive: the control line carries voltage it should not, typically because it touches a supply wire or the actuator is shorted internally. GM's 2018 diesels judge a resistance to supply under 0.5 Ω, again 12 of 15 checks and Type B. The 2014 Cruze diesel looks at the line while the driver is switched on and needs the short for more than 3 s. GM's 2025 DC-motor swirl drive sets P2010 when more than 8 A flows through the H-bridge switches toward the supply in 240 of 300 samples. In the 2010 Saab 9-5 diesel it marks a swirl solenoid control line shorted to voltage; the shop check there uses a test lamp across the control and ignition pins while the valve is commanded between 95 and 5 percent. Output stages usually protect themselves, so the flaps simply stop moving.

Likely causes

Control wire shorted to a battery or ignition feed
Shorted winding in the solenoid or actuator motor
Output stage in the engine control module failed

Symptoms

  • Malfunction indicator lamp on
  • Flaps stuck in one position, change in low-speed torque

Repair estimate

DifficultyMediumDIY possible
Parts and labour€20–600
Time0.3–2.5 h

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

Parts involved

imrc solenoidimrc wiring

Related codes

P2008P2009P2013P200A

References: gsi.ext.gm.com, gsi.ext.gm.com, gsi.ext.gm.com, saabwisonline.com.