DTC P2009: IMRC Solenoid Valve Circuit Shorted to Ground

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

1. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

1. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 2,000 rpm (min −1 ) without load (in neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.

1. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0047 indicated?

YES | - | Go to Step 5 .
NO | - | Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the IMRC solenoid valve and the ECM.■

1. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and wait 30 seconds.

1. Disconnect the IMRC solenoid valve 2P connector.

1. Disconnect ECM connector No. 1 (96P).

1. Check for continuity between IMRC solenoid valve 2P connector terminal No. 2 and body ground.

Is there continuity?

YES | - | Repair short in the wire between the IMRC solenoid valve and ECM connector No. 1 terminal No. 81, then go to Step 11 .
NO | - | Go to Step 9 .