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Diagnostic reference · P1516

P1516

IMRC Input Error (Bank 1)

System
Speed and idle control (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Computer and Auxiliary Controls

What it means

P1516 means IMRC Input Error (Bank 1).

Check these first

  • Intake manifold runner control hardware that binds or seizes
  • A damaged or obstructed intake manifold runner control linkage
  • An intake manifold runner control actuator that will not move
  • A poor connection at the intake manifold runner control connector

What to do next

  1. Command the intake manifold runner control with a scan tool
  2. Watch the runner control monitor switch state change
  3. Inspect the runner control linkage for binding and obstruction
  4. Inspect the runner control actuator connector and wiring
  5. Replace the intake manifold runner control assembly if it stays stuck
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.