P0086: Exhaust Valve Control Solenoid Circuit High — Bank 2
What to do
Usually driveable with a rougher idle.
What this code means
Voltage on the bank 2 exhaust valve control solenoid circuit is above the expected range. Heat damage to the harness near the exhaust manifold is a recurring cause on this side of the engine.
Likely causes
Start here
- Open circuit in solenoid wiring · moderate
- Wiring shorted to voltage · moderate
- Failed valve control solenoid · moderate
Less common
- Exhaust heat damage to sensor harness · moderate
Symptoms
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