P2005moderate severityPowertrain
Intake Manifold Runner Control Stuck Open Bank 2
on 2000 Audi A4 2.8L V6 · AWD
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
- Inspect runner flaps bank 2
- Test actuator
- Check for carbon buildup
Repair notes
Repair or replace runner control actuator bank 2.
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