DTC Troubleshooting: P2016 (178)
DTC P2016:
 IMRC Valve Position Sensor Circuit Low Voltage
NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and review the general troubleshooting information.
  1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  1. Check the IMRC VALVE POSITION SENSOR in the DATA LIST with the HDS.
Is about 0.097 V or less indicated?
YES -
Go to Step 3 .
NO -
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the IMRC valve position sensor and the ECM.■
  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  1. Disconnect the IMRC valve position sensor 3P connector.
  1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  1. Check the IMRC VALVE POSITION SENSOR in the DATA LIST with the HDS.
Is about 0.097 V or less indicated?
YES -
Go to Step 12 .
NO -
Go to Step 7 .
  1. Measure voltage between IMRC valve position sensor 3P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 3.
Is there about 5 V?
YES -
Go to Step 15 .
NO -
Go to Step 8 .
  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and wait 2 minutes.
  1. Disconnect ECM connector No. 1 (96P).