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P2079 Intake manifold air control actuator position sensor/switch - circuit intermittent

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

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

What P2079 means

P2079
Intake manifold air control actuator position sensor/switch - circuit intermittent Generic · engine Data confidence 65%

The control module detected an unstable or intermittent signal in the Intake manifold air control actuator position sensor/switch circuit.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • poor connection
  • intake manifold air control actuator position sensor/switch

Related and nearby codes

How to read P2079

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

2

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

079

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P2079

What does P2079 mean?

Intake manifold air control actuator position sensor/switch - circuit intermittent. The control module detected an unstable or intermittent signal in the Intake manifold air control actuator position sensor/switch circuit.

Is P2079 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P2079 is a generic OBD-II code: it has the same meaning on every make and model that follows the SAE standard.

Can TuningBot remove P2079 at file level?

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