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1996 BMW M3

3.2L I6 S52RWDAUTOMATICgas
1 active safety recall on this vehicle — view recalls
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P2005moderate severityPowertrain

Intake Manifold Runner Control Stuck Open Bank 2

on 1996 BMW M3 3.2L I6 S52 · RWD

What this code means

Variable intake manifold runner flaps stuck open on bank 2.

Symptoms

  • Poor low-RPM performance
  • Check engine light
  • Slight hesitation

Common causes

  • Actuator failure
  • Broken linkage
  • Carbon deposits
  • Vacuum issue

Diagnostic steps

  1. Inspect runner flaps bank 2
  2. Test actuator
  3. Check for carbon buildup

Repair notes

Repair or replace runner control actuator bank 2.

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