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P2015 fault code: what it means

P2015: Intake manifold flap (runner) position sensor signal does not make sense. Common on 2.0 TFSI/TSI and TDI; the flap motor/sensor unit or the flaps themselves.

Engine and gearbox (powertrain) · Minor

Usual causes, most likely first

  1. faulty intake manifold flap motor / position sensor unit (V157)
  2. worn or binding manifold flaps or actuator arm
  3. wiring or plug to the flap motor
  4. ECU software (some PD TDI); manifold replacement in some cases

P2015 by make

Audi

Intake manifold flap (runner) position sensor signal does not make sense. Common on 2.0 TFSI/TSI and TDI; the flap motor/sensor unit or the flaps themselves.

Usual causes: faulty intake manifold flap motor / position sensor unit (V157); worn or binding manifold flaps or actuator arm; wiring or plug to the flap motor; ECU software (some PD TDI); manifold replacement in some cases

BMW

Intake manifold runner (swirl flap) position sensor range fault. On BMW diesels the swirl flaps gum up with EGR soot and stick.

Usual causes: swirl flaps sticking from EGR soot; swirl flap actuator or position sensor; intake manifold needs replacing / cleaning

Mini

Swirl flap (intake manifold runner) position sensor range fault on Mini diesels; flaps gum up with EGR soot and stick.

Usual causes: swirl flaps sticking from EGR soot; swirl flap actuator or position sensor; intake manifold needs cleaning or replacing

Skoda

Intake manifold flap (runner) position sensor signal does not make sense. Common on 2.0 TFSI/TSI and TDI; the flap motor/sensor unit or the flaps themselves.

Usual causes: faulty intake manifold flap motor / position sensor unit (V157); worn or binding manifold flaps or actuator arm; wiring or plug to the flap motor; ECU software (some PD TDI); manifold replacement in some cases

Volkswagen

Intake manifold flap (runner) position sensor signal does not make sense. Common on 2.0 TFSI/TSI and TDI; the flap motor/sensor unit or the flaps themselves.

Usual causes: faulty intake manifold flap motor / position sensor unit (V157); worn or binding manifold flaps or actuator arm; wiring or plug to the flap motor; ECU software (some PD TDI); manifold replacement in some cases

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