P2017 on Subaru
Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor / Switch Circuit High (Bank 1)
P2017 on Subaru vehicles indicates intake manifold runner position sensor / switch circuit high (bank 1). Au7o has documented this code across 1 Subaru model — most commonly on WRX. A generic code: the PCM sees a high-voltage (near reference) signal from the bank 1 IMRC position sensor circuit, typically an open circuit or short to power. Typical repair costs on Subaru range from $350 to $1,200, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Common Causes of P2017
- •Open circuit in the sensor signal/ground wire
- •Short to power/reference voltage
- •Failed IMRC position sensor
- •Corroded/loose connector
P2017 on Subaru by Model
Subaru WRX(1 issue)
- Tumble Generator Valve (TGV) Shaft Seizure or Actuator Failure Setting P2004-P2007 and Forcing Limp Mode2008-2021
Turbo WRX intake manifolds carry tumble generator valves — butterfly plates in each runner driven by a small electric actuator with a position sensor. The original valve shaft material corrodes from EGR/condensation and binds, or the actuator motor/sensor fails, and the ECU logs TGV stuck-open/stuck-closed codes (P2004-P2007, sometimes P2016/P2017 position sensor codes). The car goes into a reduced-power mode. Subaru acknowledged the shaft corrosion in TSB 02-182-19 and revised the shaft material. It affects both the EJ255 (2008-2014) and FA20DIT (2015-2021) WRX, with separate part numbers per engine.
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What does P2017 mean on Subaru?▼
P2017 stands for "Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor / Switch Circuit High (Bank 1)." A generic code: the PCM sees a high-voltage (near reference) signal from the bank 1 IMRC position sensor circuit, typically an open circuit or short to power. On Subaru specifically, this code is documented across 1 model.
What causes P2017 on Subaru vehicles?▼
Common causes on Subaru: Open circuit in the sensor signal/ground wire, Short to power/reference voltage, Failed IMRC position sensor, Corroded/loose connector. Specific causes vary by model and year — see the per-model sections below.
How much does it cost to fix P2017 on a Subaru?▼
Repair costs on Subaru range from $350 to $1,200, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Which Subaru models have P2017 documented?▼
Au7o has documented P2017 on 1 Subaru model: WRX.