P2021 Intake runner position sensor: signal or voltage too low (bank 2)
P2021 means: Intake runner position sensor: signal or voltage too low (bank 2). The intake manifold has swirl or runner flaps that help the engine breathe better at different revs. Drive gently and have the car checked soon. The most common repair costs about €45–90 in Estonia, depending on make and model.
What it means
The intake manifold has swirl or runner flaps that help the engine breathe better at different revs. The computer found that the flaps don't move correctly or their sensor is faulty. The signal voltage is too low. Usually a wire is broken, a connector is loose or a wire is shorted to ground. Bank 2 is the side of a V engine without cylinder 1.
What you may notice
- Engine light on
- Less power at certain revs
- Idle may be uneven
What could be wrong
- 1Connector loose, damp or corroded · Wiring or connector repair €45–90
- 2Wire broken or shorted to ground · Wiring or connector repair €45–90
- 3Faulty actuator or sensor · Sensor replacement €80–160
- 4Engine computer fault (rare) · Control unit check and software €150–300
Repair difficulty: Moderate
What you can check yourself
First look at the connector and wiring: anything loose, melted or green with corrosion? On some engines a flap can break off and fall into the engine, so don't put this off for long. Best left to a workshop. It needs a diagnostic tool and experience.
How we fix it
- We read the fault data on the diagnostic tool and check whether the fault is constant
- We measure the circuit's supply, ground and signal
- We repair the wire or replace the connector
- If the wiring is fine, we replace the actuator or sensor
Standard SAE description: Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor/Switch Circuit Low Bank 2