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P2015Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor/Switch Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 1)

What it means

The intake runner position feedback doesn't match the commanded position.

Symptoms

  • Loss of power at low or high rpm
  • Rough idle
  • Rattling flaps in the intake

Common causes

  • Flaps stuck with carbon or broken
  • Faulty runner actuator or vacuum supply
  • Faulty position sensor
  • Wiring fault

What to check first

  1. Command the runners and watch the position feedback
  2. Check the vacuum supply on vacuum actuators
  3. Inspect the flaps and linkage for carbon and breakage
Can I drive with P2015? Usually yes for a short distance, but performance or economy may suffer and the fault can get worse. Diagnose it soon.

Generic OBD-II meaning. Manufacturer-specific meanings and checks can differ; always check the service information for the car.

Known engine problems that set P2015

2.0 TDI EA189: Intake manifold flap fault (P2015)Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, Seat · typically 100,000–200,000 km

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Engine warning light on, but the car drives normallyTraining case · 2011 Skoda Octavia II · 2.0 TDI CR (CFHC) · fixed: Broken plastic ball joint in the intake manifold flap linkage.

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What does P2015 mean?

P2015: Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor/Switch Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 1). The intake runner position feedback doesn't match the commanded position.

What are the symptoms of P2015?

Loss of power at low or high rpm. Rough idle. Rattling flaps in the intake.

What causes P2015?

Flaps stuck with carbon or broken. Faulty runner actuator or vacuum supply. Faulty position sensor. Wiring fault.

How do you diagnose P2015?

1. Command the runners and watch the position feedback 2. Check the vacuum supply on vacuum actuators 3. Inspect the flaps and linkage for carbon and breakage

Can I drive with P2015?

Usually yes for a short distance, but performance or economy may suffer and the fault can get worse. Diagnose it soon.