P2014 Intake manifold runner position sensor/switch circuit (bank 1)
What P2014 means
The engine control unit is not getting a valid signal from the sensor that reports the position of the intake manifold runner flaps. It can no longer confirm whether the flaps move as commanded.
P2014 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
- 60–350 €
- Workshop time
- 0.5–2 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
- Possibly reduced power
- Often no noticeable change
Common causes
- Faulty runner position sensor (often built into the actuator)
- Loose or corroded connector
- Damaged wiring
- Seized flaps damaging the sensor
Can I keep driving with P2014?
You can keep driving, but have it checked within one to two weeks.
What to check first
- Inspect the sensor connector and wiring
- Check the 5-volt reference, ground and signal
- Command the flaps and watch the sensor value
- Replace the sensor or actuator assembly
Related codes
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- P2004 Intake manifold runner control stuck open (bank 1)
- P2003 Diesel particulate filter efficiency below threshold (bank 2)
- P2002 Diesel particulate filter efficiency below threshold (bank 1)
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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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