P0082 fault code: Intake Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Low

P0082 means “Intake Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Low” — a fuel and air metering fault in the powertrain.

Can I DIY?

Professional-only boundary. Do not unplug one intake solenoid to compare banks.

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This is the conservative boundary from the reviewed code record. This page has no frozen site-wide safety grade, so it does not publish a repair route.

What to tell the garage about P0082

Do not drive. A second intake-valve control solenoid path is reading low, so that actuator may stay unpowered. On a two-actuator engine, one bank or one intake cam can remain at rest while the other still moves.

Take these reviewed, code-specific details with you. They help the garage confirm the fault without turning this page into a repair procedure.

  • Intake Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Low: Registration number
  • Intake Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Low: Exact code P0082 and any companion codes
  • Intake Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Low: Whether the engine management light is steady or flashing
  • Intake Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Low: Companion intake-solenoid codes and whether running felt one-sided
P00xxFuel and air metering
MOT fail riskif the warning light stays on

What does P0082 mean?

P0082 is a generic (SAE standard) powertrain code reported by your car’s engine control unit. It sits in the P00xx block, which covers fuel and air metering. The stored description is “Intake Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Low”. The code itself tells you which circuit or system tripped the fault — not always the exact part that failed.

Will P0082 fail an MOT?

MOT fails on the illuminated engine management light. A second intake-solenoid circuit-low fault is not a MOT cylinder-bank check.

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P0082 — quick answers

Is it safe to drive with P0082?

Do not drive. P0082 has no verified driving guidance. Treat as do not drive until checked. A low circuit on a second intake solenoid is not 'the other bank can carry you home'.

Will P0082 fail my MOT?

MOT fails on the illuminated engine management light. A second intake-solenoid circuit-low fault is not a MOT cylinder-bank check.

Fault-code identifiers are standard diagnostic facts. Their explanations and diagnostic guidance on this site are original editorial summaries, not reproduced SAE wording. MOT defect rules reflect the DVSA MOT inspection manual (2026). This page is general guidance for UK drivers, not a substitute for a professional diagnosis.