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P1537 - Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) Stuck Open (Bank 1)

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P1537 - INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL (IMRC) STUCK OPEN (BANK 1)

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 
All   refer to PINPOINT TEST HU .