Powertrain, generic (extended)

P2014 Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor/Switch Circuit (Bank 1)

Check engine lightOn
EmissionsRelevant
Drive cycleNot required
Limp modeNo

P2014 is the general electrical code for the flap position feedback on bank 1, used when the control unit sees a broken or shorted circuit without, or before, splitting it into low and high. Ford's 2012 summary calls it the IMRC input switch check: with coolant warmer than 40 °F it is checked all the time, and an open or shorted switch must persist for 5 s; from 2024 Ford treats P2014 as the base code whose failure bytes stand for low, high and over-travel. Volkswagen's quick reference for the 2014 Touareg sets it on the supercharged V6 hybrid (engine code CGFA) at a signal under 0.2 V. Volkswagen saw it on 2008–2011 2.0T engines (CCTA, CBFA) with failing manifolds and later told dealers on 1.8T/2.0T engines to replace only the sensor G336. The flaps then work unmonitored or are parked.

Likely causes

Runner position sensor (VW G336) failed internally
Sensor wiring broken or shorted
Manifold with integrated flap shaft and sensor damaged (VW 2.0T 2008–2011)
Corroded or loose sensor connector

Symptoms

  • Check engine lamp on
  • Slightly weaker pull or rougher idle while the flaps are parked

Repair estimate

DifficultyMediumDIY possible
Parts and labour€30–900
Time0.3–3 h

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

Parts involved

imrc position sensorimrc wiring

Related codes

P2015P2016P2017P2018P2019

References: newtonnet.co.uk, fordservicecontent.com, static.nhtsa.gov, static.nhtsa.gov.