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P2013: Intake Manifold Runner Control Circuit High (Bank 2)

Quick answer: The Bank 2 intake runner control circuit is staying higher than expected.

Drivers also search this fault as intake manifold runner control circuit high bank 2, IMRC circuit high bank 2, bank 2 runner control high input.

Severity: medium Family: powertrain Related paths: 6
Meaning

What P2013 usually means

P2013 is the Bank 2 high-circuit version of an intake runner control electrical fault. The PCM sees the Bank 2 control line or related feedback staying high when it should not. That points you toward short-to-power, poor grounding, connector damage, or a failed actuator or sensor circuit rather than a simple mechanical binding diagnosis alone.

Fast triage

Start here before chasing parts

  • Scan first: save freeze-frame and pending codes before clearing anything.
  • Confirm the complaint: compare the stored code with current drivability symptoms.
  • Use context: trims, live data, and related codes usually narrow the fault faster than guesswork.
  • Work simplest to hardest: leaks, connectors, maintenance items, and known patterns before expensive components.
Initial checks

What to check first

  • Inspect the Bank 2 harness and connector for power-contact damage or missing grounds.
  • Use bank-to-bank comparison for voltage and resistance if the system is mirrored.
  • Remember that P2013 is an electrical code first even if a mechanical runner issue is also present.
Driving risk

Can you keep driving?

P2013 commonly allows short trips, but the Bank 2 runner system may not react correctly until the electrical fault is repaired.

Moderate urgency: This code often allows short-term driving, but the right fix usually comes faster when you diagnose it early instead of waiting for more codes.
Likely causes

Common causes behind this code

  • Bank 2 control wiring shorted to power
  • Ground loss or poor grounding on the runner actuator path
  • Damaged connector pins causing unstable high readings
  • Faulty actuator or feedback component holding the line high
  • PCM driver issue after external causes are eliminated

Cause phrases often tied to this code: short to power bank 2, lost ground, connector fault, biased high circuit, Bank 2 actuator issue.

Diagnostic order

Suggested workflow

  1. Measure Bank 2 control voltage relative to command state.
  2. Check for short-to-power and poor-ground conditions.
  3. Inspect connector pin tension and actuator condition.
  4. Repair the electrical high condition and then verify runner operation.
  5. Repeat the operating conditions that originally set P2013 to confirm the fix.
Avoid guesswork

Common mistakes

  • Skipping voltage checks and replacing parts based only on the code title.
  • Ignoring the healthy bank as a reference on V-engine layouts.
  • Calling P2013 a stuck-runner code when the module is specifically reporting a high circuit.
Repair path

Practical fix guidance

  • Repair the Bank 2 short-to-power, ground fault, or failed component proven by testing.
  • Route and secure the Bank 2 harness properly after repair.
  • Verify that Bank 2 runner control now responds normally without the high-circuit fault returning.
Vehicle context

Affected brands in this MVP

Brand hubs help broaden internal linking now and can evolve into make-specific diagnostic notes later.

Aliases and common searches

English phrases tied to P2013

Useful when the driver knows the wording but not the exact DTC yet.

  • intake manifold runner control circuit high bank 2
  • IMRC circuit high bank 2
  • bank 2 runner control high input
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FAQ

Quick questions about P2013

Is P2013 the Bank 2 version of P2012?

Yes. The logic is similar, but diagnosis should stay focused on the Bank 2 circuit and hardware.

Can connector damage alone cause P2013?

Yes. Poor pin fit or contamination can skew the circuit and produce a high-input fault.

Why does P2013 still matter if the engine mostly runs okay?

Because intake runner control and emissions strategy are no longer behaving as designed, even if the symptoms are not dramatic yet.