P2676 means the control line of the air cleaner inlet flap sits at too low a voltage for the state the controller has commanded. On a low-side driven solenoid this typically appears when the line is shorted to ground and the actuator is energised permanently; on other designs a shorted coil pulls the voltage down. Ford lists P2676 in its 2014 gasoline OBD code list as a continuous test with no MIL entry, so on those cars the code may sit in memory without a warning lamp. No public Ford text names the vehicles or the flap's job. CARB requires outputs that can change emissions to be checked for such faults. Expect the flap to stay in one position; drivability rarely changes. P2677 covers the opposite case.
Medium severity. Can I keep driving?If the car is running normally, drive in moderation to a repair shop. If it loses power or another warning appears, do not continue.
Symptoms
- Code stored, often without warning lamp
- Inlet flap stuck in one position
- Possibly changed intake noise
Most likely causes
- Control wire chafed through and shorted to ground
- Shorted coil in the inlet flap actuator
- Water in the actuator connector
What to check, in order
Start with the simplest. You can tick off each step.
Good to know
- Repair difficulty: easy
What each character of P2676 means
- P: Powertrain: engine and transmission
- 2: Generic code: same on every make
- 6: Control modules and outputs
- 76: Specific fault in that system
Frequently asked questions
Can I keep driving with code P2676?
If the car is running normally, drive in moderation to a repair shop. If it loses power or another warning appears, do not continue.
What causes code P2676?
The most common causes are: control wire chafed through and shorted to ground; shorted coil in the inlet flap actuator; water in the actuator connector.
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Values and procedures vary by manufacturer. If it affects brakes, steering, fuel or high voltage, see a professional. Updated: 2026-11-04. How we build these pages.