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2001 Miata check engine light came on, went off for a day, came back on for 3 -4 days. OBD II Code = P1518 (intake manifold runner stuck) (open) (bank 1) HELP

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THERE IS A VALVE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD THAT OPEN THE RUNNER.IT HAS A VACUUM LINE TO IT.FOR IT TO BE STUCK OPEN EITHER THE SOLENOID IS BAD,THE VACUUM LINE IS BAD OR THE RUNNER IS GUMMED UP WITH CARBON AND STUCK OPEN

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    Stacy Masuda Aug 19, 2017

    Is it safe to continue driving it like this for another 7 days until I can get it fixed?

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