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P0086 Exhaust valve control solenoid, bank 2 - circuit high

Generic (OBD-II) interpretation in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

What P0086 means

P0086
Exhaust valve control solenoid, bank 2 - circuit high Generic · engine Data confidence 90%

The control module detected that the signal in the Exhaust valve control solenoid, bank 2 circuit stayed above the expected operating range.

Possible causes

  • Wiring short to positive
  • exhaust valve control solenoid
  • ECM

Related and nearby codes

How to read P0086

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

0

Generic SAE-standard code: same meaning on every make.

086

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P0086

What does P0086 mean?

Exhaust valve control solenoid, bank 2 - circuit high. The control module detected that the signal in the Exhaust valve control solenoid, bank 2 circuit stayed above the expected operating range.

Is P0086 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P0086 is a generic OBD-II code: it has the same meaning on every make and model that follows the SAE standard.

Can TuningBot remove P0086 at file level?

If the fault logic lives in the ECU calibration, yes: our DTC Removal file service disables the specific fault entry. Checksum correction is not included: it is a separate, optional service. Not sure whether your case qualifies? Request a free assessment and our engineers will check your ECU file.

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