P2071 - Intake Manifold Tuning Valve (IMTV) Stuck Closed

2004 Ford Focus ZX3, 2.3 Z, StandardSECTION P2071 - Intake Manifold Tuning Valve (IMTV) Stuck Closed
P2071 - INTAKE MANIFOLD TUNING VALVE (IMTV) STUCK CLOSED

Description:  The IMTV system is monitored for failure during continuous, KOEO, or KOER self-tests. The test fails when the signal on the monitor pin is more or less than an expected calibrated range.
Possible Causes: 
  • IMTV signal circuit shorted to PWR GND or SIG RTN.
  • Damaged IMRC actuator.
  • Damaged PCM.
  • IMTV circuit open.
Diagnostic Aids:  An IMTVM PID reading may indicate a fault if available.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All - GO to HU: Intake Air Systems STEP 42 GO to HU: Intake Air Systems STEP 42
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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