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P2019: Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor / Switch Circuit (Bank 2)

Quick answer: The PCM sees an implausible Bank 2 intake runner position signal or switch state.

Drivers also search this fault as intake manifold runner position sensor bank 2, IMRC position sensor bank 2, bank 2 runner position circuit fault.

Severity: medium Family: powertrain Related paths: 9
Meaning

What P2019 usually means

P2019 is the Bank 2 counterpart to P2014. The PCM is seeing runner position feedback from the opposite bank, but the signal does not make enough sense to trust. That can be electrical, such as a sensor or wiring problem, or mechanical, such as worn runner stops, a loose linkage, or an actuator that moves less than commanded. Diagnosis works best when you compare actual Bank 2 linkage travel with the feedback story instead of treating the code as sensor-only or manifold-only from the start.

Fast triage

Start here before chasing parts

  • Scan first: save freeze-frame and pending codes before clearing anything.
  • Confirm the complaint: compare the stored code with current drivability symptoms.
  • Use context: trims, live data, and related codes usually narrow the fault faster than guesswork.
  • Work simplest to hardest: leaks, connectors, maintenance items, and known patterns before expensive components.
Initial checks

What to check first

  • Confirm actual Bank 2 runner movement before blaming the sensor, because the feedback may be truthful about a mechanical problem.
  • Inspect linkage wear, attachment points, and stop geometry on the Bank 2 side of the manifold.
  • Check whether the fault appears at idle, low-speed transition, or cold start because that often narrows the mechanical pattern.
Driving risk

Can you keep driving?

P2019 often leaves the vehicle mobile, but the PCM may default to a less effective airflow strategy until Bank 2 runner feedback is trustworthy again.

Moderate urgency: This code often allows short-term driving, but the right fix usually comes faster when you diagnose it early instead of waiting for more codes.
Likely causes

Common causes behind this code

  • Failed Bank 2 runner position sensor or switch
  • Linkage wear or misalignment causing feedback mismatch
  • Runner mechanism not reaching the expected stops on Bank 2
  • Connector or wiring fault in the Bank 2 feedback circuit
  • Carbon buildup or mechanical drag confusing the position reading

Cause phrases often tied to this code: position sensor fault, feedback mismatch, loose linkage, wiring issue, runner stop wear.

Diagnostic order

Suggested workflow

  1. Monitor Bank 2 runner position feedback while commanding movement.
  2. Compare actual linkage travel to the reported sensor or switch state.
  3. Inspect Bank 2 sensor, connector, mechanical stops, and runner hardware for wear or drag.
  4. Repair the feedback-side fault that testing proves.
  5. Retest under the original rpm and load window.
Avoid guesswork

Common mistakes

  • Replacing the actuator when the runner moves but the feedback signal is implausible because of the sensor or linkage.
  • Ignoring Bank 2 stop wear or manifold play that changes the reported position.
  • Clearing the code without verifying that actual and reported runner position agree.
Repair path

Practical fix guidance

  • Repair the proven feedback sensor, wiring, or worn linkage issue on Bank 2.
  • If the Bank 2 runner assembly has excessive play, correct the mechanical looseness so the position signal becomes believable again.
  • Verify stable Bank 2 feedback after the repair under repeat conditions.
Vehicle context

Affected brands in this MVP

Brand hubs help broaden internal linking now and can evolve into make-specific diagnostic notes later.

Aliases and common searches

English phrases tied to P2019

Useful when the driver knows the wording but not the exact DTC yet.

  • intake manifold runner position sensor bank 2
  • IMRC position sensor bank 2
  • bank 2 runner position circuit fault
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FAQ

Quick questions about P2019

Is P2019 basically P2014 for the opposite bank?

Yes. The same diagnostic logic applies, but the work should stay focused on the Bank 2 runner sensor, linkage, and wiring.

Can loose linkage cause P2019?

Yes. Excess Bank 2 linkage play can make the feedback signal and actual runner position disagree.

Why compare both banks?

Because the healthy bank often gives you a quick baseline for normal runner travel and feedback behavior.