What it means
Intake valve solenoid bank 2 control voltage above expected range. Short to power or open ground. Wiring faults of this kind typically come from chafing, water ingress at connector seals, or pin push-back — a wiggle test on the harness while the code is active often confirms the location.
At a glance
- Usually lights the check-engine light
- Affects emissions; the car can fail an emissions test
How it works
The bank 2 intake valve control solenoid operates a mechanism that changes intake-valve operation, such as valve lift or deactivation where fitted. This code sets when the control module sees circuit voltage above the expected range, which can occur with a short to power, an open in the control path, or an intermittent connection.
Common causes
Most likely first.
- Wiring shorted to battery
- Connector pins corroded - high contact resistance
- Supply wire pinched against B+ source
Symptoms
- Check engine light on
- Rough running or reduced engine performance
- Poor fuel economy
How to diagnose it
- Record freeze-frame data and check whether the bank 2 intake-valve fault coincides with a change in engine operation.
- Inspect the bank 2 solenoid connector and harness for chafing, moisture, corrosion, pushed-back pins, or a wire pinched against power.
- Monitor the relevant live data while gently moving the bank 2 solenoid harness to look for an intermittent change.
- Check the bank 2 solenoid control circuit for a short to power or an open, using the manufacturer's wiring information.
- Test the solenoid coil and control-module output against the manufacturer's procedure if the harness checks out.
Common fixes
- Repair bank 2 solenoid wiring shorted to power or damaged by chafing.
- Clean and repair corroded, loose, or pushed-back terminals at the bank 2 connector.
- Repair an open in the bank 2 solenoid control circuit.
- Replace the bank 2 intake valve control solenoid if its electrical test fails.
- Repair a confirmed control-module fault after the solenoid circuit passes testing.
Can I keep driving?
Gentle driving may be possible if the engine remains smooth, but avoid heavy loads and hard acceleration because bank 2 intake-valve control may be unreliable. Stop if rough running or power loss becomes severe.
A code shows where the control module detected a fault, not always which part failed. Check the causes in order and confirm with a test before replacing parts. Have several codes? Check them together
This is a generic code: it means the same on every make. The car’s maker may add more detail in its own service information.