Back to 1997 BMW 318ti E36

1997 BMW 318TI E36

1.9L I4 M44RWDAUTOMATICgas
Repairs0Labor593Torque3655Fluid7DTC642Battery0Maintenance0Recalls0
P2008moderate severityPowertrain

Intake Manifold Runner Control Circuit Open Bank 1

on 1997 BMW 318ti E36 1.9L I4 M44 · RWD

What this code means

Open circuit detected in the intake manifold runner control actuator circuit on bank 1.

Symptoms

  • Check engine light
  • Reduced performance
  • Poor fuel economy

Common causes

  • Broken wiring
  • Corroded connector
  • Failed actuator
  • Blown fuse

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check fuse and relay
  2. Inspect wiring and connector
  3. Test actuator resistance
  4. Check ECM output

Repair notes

Repair wiring or replace actuator.

Other Powertrain codes on this vehicle

Building an app?
Free API access to all this data — 50 requests/day, no card required.
Get an API key →
Run a shop?
Manage repairs, estimates, and customers with ShopBase — $249/mo, all features included.
Try ShopBase →