OBD Guide

P206E

Intake Manifold Tuning (IMT) Valve Stuck Open Bank 2

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$28–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Reduced engine power
  • Unstable idling
  • Dips during acceleration
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Check Engine Light Illuminates

Causes

  • Mechanical jamming of IMT valve
  • Control solenoid valve malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in control circuit
  • Wiring Harness Problems
  • Engine control unit (ECU) malfunction

How to Fix

  1. IMT Valve Circuit Diagnostics
  2. Checking the functionality of the solenoid valve
  3. Mechanical check of valve mobility
  4. Replacing a faulty IMT valve or its actuator
  5. Software reset of the engine control unit

Related codes

Error P206E by Vehicle Brand