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Diagnostic reference · P2078

P2078

Intake Manifold Tuning (IMT) Valve Position Sensor/Switch Circuit High Bank 1

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

What it means

P2078 means Intake Manifold Tuning (IMT) Valve Position Sensor/Switch Circuit High Bank 1.

Where it lives

For P2078, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P2078 puts it on bank 1.

Check these first

  • An open in the bank 1 IMT valve position sensor signal wire
  • A short to voltage on the position sensor circuit
  • A failed bank 1 IMT valve position sensor
  • A poor position sensor ground connection

What to do next

  1. Read the bank 1 IMT valve position sensor on a scan tool
  2. Test the position sensor signal wire for an open
  3. Test the position sensor circuit for a short to voltage
  4. Check the position sensor ground connection
  5. Replace the bank 1 IMT valve position sensor if the circuit tests good
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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