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Diagnostic reference · P2070

P2070

Intake Manifold Tuning (IMT) Valve Stuck Open Bank 1

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

What it means

P2070 means Intake Manifold Tuning (IMT) Valve Stuck Open Bank 1.

Where it lives

For P2070, start at the valve the description names. The description of P2070 puts it on bank 1.

Check these first

  • A bank 1 intake manifold tuning valve stuck open
  • Carbon buildup holding the valve open
  • A failed IMT valve actuator on bank 1
  • A broken IMT valve linkage on bank 1

What to do next

  1. Command the bank 1 IMT valve with a scan tool
  2. Verify valve travel against the commanded position
  3. Inspect the bank 1 IMT valve for carbon buildup
  4. Check the IMT valve actuator and linkage
  5. Replace the bank 1 IMT valve if it will not move
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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