OBD Guide

P065F

Intake Manifold Tuning Valve Performance Bank 2

Severity
Low
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$22–500 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Reduced power in a certain rpm range
  • Light engine vibration due to asymmetrical operation of the banks
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • The engine “thinks” at certain speeds

Causes

  • Mechanical jamming of the intake manifold valve bank 2
  • Soot contamination of bank valve mechanism 2
  • Bank 2 valve actuator malfunction
  • Vacuum leak in bank 2 valve drive system
  • Deformation of the intake manifold bank 2

How to Fix

  1. Activate bank 2 valve via scanner and check its response
  2. Compare the behavior of bank 1 and bank 2 valves (both should behave the same)
  3. Clean the valve of bank 2 with carb cleaner
  4. Check Bank 2 Valve Actuator
  5. If a mechanical failure is confirmed, replace the valve or manifold of bank 2

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