P2006 Intake manifold runner control stuck closed (bank 1)
What P2006 means
The engine control unit commanded the intake manifold runner flaps to open, but they stayed closed. Air flow at higher engine speeds is restricted, so power can be reduced.
P2006 is a generic SAE J2012 code: it means the same on every make. The exact cause still depends on the car, so read the freeze-frame data before replacing parts.
At a glance
- Severity
- Medium
- Typical repair cost
- 80–600 €
- Workshop time
- 1–4 h
- Repair difficulty
- Medium
- DIY possible
- Yes
- Check engine light
- Yes
- Affects emissions test
- Yes
Parts and labour at an independent workshop in Europe. Main dealers charge more; the cause decides the bill, not the code.
Symptoms
- Check engine light on
- Reduced power at higher rpm
- Hesitation under load
Common causes
- Carbon deposits seizing the runner flaps
- Seized or broken linkage
- Failed runner control actuator or vacuum solenoid
- Faulty runner position sensor
Can I keep driving with P2006?
You can keep driving, but have it checked within one to two weeks.
What to check first
- Check that the flap linkage moves freely
- Inspect the actuator, connector and vacuum supply
- Command the flaps with a scan tool and watch the position value
- Clean the manifold or replace the actuator or manifold
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Data: TORKO fault-code catalogue, built on OBDex (CC0-1.0) and reviewed against workshop practice. Informational only — it does not replace a diagnosis by a mechanic.
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