P2007: Intake manifold runner control stuck closed (bank 2)

What P2007 means

Many engines have flaps in the intake manifold that change the air path for more pull low down or more power higher up. The ECU moves them with an actuator (vacuum or electric) and checks their position; here it sees them staying closed even though it asks for the opposite. Bank 2 only exists on V engines and is the side without cylinder 1.

Most common causes

• Actuator vacuum hose loose or split (vacuum type)
• Flaps or spindle seized with carbon and oil
• Linkage or ball joint between actuator and spindle loose or broken
• Failed runner flap actuator
• Runner position sensor out of adjustment

Symptoms

• Engine warning light on
• Less power at high revs
• The engine does not rev out like before
• Slightly higher fuel use

Can you drive with P2007?

With care You can drive, but on some engines damaged flaps can shed parts into the engine. Have it checked soon.

How to check it

With the engine off, find the actuator on the manifold and see whether its rod is attached to the spindle; on vacuum types, check the small hose. If your scanner can run an actuator test, see whether the rod moves.

How to read and clear P2007 with Final OBD

Plug an OBD2 scanner in under the steering wheel, switch the ignition on and open Final OBD. Under Faults you’ll see P2007 with this same explanation and whether it’s confirmed, pending or permanent.

With Free you read this code with its short description for nothing, and clear it if the engine stores it over standard OBD. With Pro you get the full explanation, how the car was running when it was logged (revs, temperature, load) and clearing in every control unit.

Clearing the code only turns the light off: if the cause is still there, it comes back. Clear it once it’s fixed, and not right before the ITV. It’s all in how to read and clear fault codes and in the ITV and OBD.

Similar codes

• P2003 Diesel particulate filter efficiency below threshold (bank 2)
• P2004 Intake manifold runner control stuck open (bank 1)
• P2005 Intake manifold runner control stuck open (bank 2)
• P2006 Intake manifold runner control stuck closed (bank 1)
• P2008 Intake manifold runner control circuit open or faulty (bank 1)
• P2009 Intake manifold runner control circuit low (bank 1)
• P2015 Intake runner position sensor: range or performance problem (bank 1)
• P2016 Intake manifold runner position sensor circuit low (bank 1)
• P2002 Diesel particulate filter efficiency below threshold (bank 1)
• P2017 Intake manifold runner position sensor circuit high (bank 1)
• P2031 Exhaust gas temperature sensor circuit fault (bank 1, sensor 2)
• P2032 Exhaust gas temperature sensor circuit low (bank 1, sensor 2)

P2007 is a generic code, so it means the same on any make, for example on Citroën, Ford, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Renault, Volvo. See what Final OBD does on your car in makes and models.