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Diagnostic reference · P2016

P2016

Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor/Switch Circuit Low Bank 1

System
Fuel and air metering (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Fuel/Air Metering

What it means

P2016 means Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor/Switch Circuit Low Bank 1.

Where it lives

For P2016, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P2016 puts it on bank 1.

Check these first

  • A short to ground on the bank 1 runner position sensor signal wire
  • An open in the sensor circuit
  • A failed bank 1 runner position sensor
  • A loose connector at the bank 1 position sensor

What to do next

  1. Read bank 1 runner position sensor on a scan tool
  2. Test the sensor signal wire for a short to ground
  3. Check the sensor connector and pins
  4. Verify reference voltage at the bank 1 position sensor
  5. Replace the bank 1 position sensor if faulty
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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