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DTC P1538: Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) Stuck Open (Bank 2)

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P1538 - INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL (IMRC) STUCK OPEN (BANK 2)

Description:  This DTC is set when the vacuum actuated IMRC is commanded closed, but the IMRC monitor indicates open.
Possible Causes: 
  • IMRC monitor signal circuit shorted to PWR GND or SIG RTN
  • Damaged IMRC solenoid
  • Blocked vacuum hoses
Diagnostic Aids:  Monitor the IMRC and IMRCM PIDs. The IMRCM state should change when the IMRC is commanded open or closed.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
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