Is the runner valve on my Jeep Patriot frozen?
Your runner valves may not be frozen; they have a very limited range of rotation, about 10 to 20 degrees at best. If you remove the actuator motor, you can check the runner valve shaft directly; it should be free but with a very small rotation.
What’s the code for the intake manifold runner?
My check engine light came on and I got a code P2004 – intake manifold runner control stuck open. I took it in to my local dealer to see what it would take to get it fixed.
Why is my intake manifold stuck on my Jeep Patriot?
While the motor was off, I used a screwdriver to turn the valve shaft and found that it was stuck. When I took the manifold off the valves had miraculously freed themselves, but they and the throttle body were coated with a gummy tar-like substance.
What was the code for the P2004 intake manifold runner?
2009 Doge Journey SE, 2.4L V4 with 87000 miles Code 1 � p2004 “Intake Manifold Runner Control Stuck Open Bank 1” – I replaced the intake manifold runner control valve. It was relatively easy. 3 bolts and 1 connector.
What does the code P2004 mean on a car?
What does code P2004 mean? Code P2004 stands for Intake Manifold Runner Control Stuck Open Bank 1. The intake manifold directs air into the engine via a series of runners. To improve engine performance, many late-model vehicles use what’s referred to as an intake manifold runner control (IMRC) system.
What causes a P2004 engine to not run?
For the most part, the biggest danger of this error code is poor performance and fuel efficiency. If your cylinder head has all the cylinder valves connected, then your engine may not run at all. The problem with one cylinder may be causing all the cylinder not to fire.
What to do if your P2004 is having trouble?
Check for poor connectors that may have been damaged too. If it does not seem to be an electrical problem. you should then check the sensors which determine whether the valve is open or closed. You can use a digital volt/ohmmeter to test the sensors. If that also turns up nothing, you should check for faulty or damaged components.