Intake Manifold Runner Control Valve Position Sensor Circuit Low Voltage
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P0661 HONDA Possible Causes
- Faulty Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) Sensor
- Intake Manifold Runner Control harness is open or shorted
- Intake Manifold Runner Control circuit poor electrical connection
How do I fix code P0661 HONDA?
Check the “Possible Causes” listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector’s pins.
Cost of diagnosing the P0661 HONDA code
The cost of diagnosing the P0661 HONDA code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair labor rates vary by location, your vehicle’s make and model, and even your engine type. Most auto repairs shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.
When is the code detected
If the output voltage from the Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) valve position sensor is lower than a set value, a malfunction is detected and the P0661 code will set.
Possible Symptoms
- Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
P0661 HONDA Description
Engine power is achieved by closing and opening the Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) valve. When the valve is closed, there is high torque at low engine speed. When the valve is open, there is high torque a high engine speed.
The Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) valve position sensor is mounted on the IMRC valve shaft and detects an IMRC valve position. The IMRC valve position sensor includes the brush that moves with the IMRC valve, and it has a linear signal output in relation to the IMRC valve position when sliding on the board. The Engine Control Module (ECM) monitors the IMRC valve position sensor voltage which represents the IMRC valve position. If the output voltage from the IMRC valve position sensor is higher than a set value, a malfunction is detected and a DTC is stored.