Possible causes
– Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) harness is open or shorted
– Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) circuit poor electrical connection
– Faulty Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) actuator
– Faulty Engine Control Module (ECM)
– Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) circuit poor electrical connection
– Faulty Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) actuator
– Faulty Engine Control Module (ECM)
Tech notes
2001 Ford Windstar fix for Check Engine Light code P1518 – Intake Manifold Runner Control Stuck Open
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Symptoms
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
P1518 2001 FORD WINDSTAR Description
The Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) is monitored for failure during continuous or key ON engine OFF self-test.