OBD Guide

P1520

Intake Manifold Runner Control Circuit Fault

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–67 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Reduced engine power
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Rough engine idling
  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • The engine goes into emergency mode

Causes

  • Damper control solenoid valve malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in control circuit
  • Mechanical jamming of dampers
  • Problems with the engine control unit
  • Oxidation of contacts in connectors

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of wiring and connectors
  2. Test the control solenoid valve
  3. Check the mechanical part of the dampers for free movement
  4. Clean or replace faulty components
  5. Reset the error and check the system operation

Related codes

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