Engine warning light P2015 DTC

[Keithuk]

VAG Error Code: 18447
EOBD II Error Code: P2015

Fault Location:
Intake Manifold Air Control Actuator Position Sensor/Switch, Bank 1 - Implausible Signal

Possible Cause:
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)(K83) active.
Power Loss.

Intake Manifold Flap faulty. Intake Manifold Flap Motor (V157) stuck/faulty.
Engine Control Module Software/Firmware Version faulty.
Wiring/Connector(s) from/to Intake Manifold Flap Motor (V157) faulty.

Possible Solutions:
Check Intake Manifold Flap.
Check/Replace Intake Manifold Flap Motor (V157).
Perform Output Tests/Basic Setting.
Check Wiring/Connector(s) from/to Intake Manifold Flap Motor (V157)

Special Notes:
In some Cases the Issue can only be resolved by Replacing the whole Intake Manifold.
The Intake Manifold Flap Motor (V157) and Manifold Runner Position Sensor (G336) may be Part of the same Unit.
When found in a VW Golf/Jetta (1K): 1.9l PD-TDI (BRM), check Engine Control Module (ECM) Software Version:
03G-906-016-AB @ 7328 or 7550 as well as 03G-906-016-AC @ 7280 or 7551 do have a Software Error which requires a special Adaptation for the Intake Manifold Flap Motor (V157) which at this Point can only be performed with the Factory Tool.


As taken from my EOBD II Fault Codes Software

[mbradbrook]

Thanks for the info above. I've now gone back to the standard map and the warning light has still come on. Car is booked in a week on Monday. Fingers crossed that vw help with the cost.

[mbradbrook]

Thought it was worth posting an update on this. As suspected a new inlet manifold was required. Vw paid for the part £300 and i paid for the labour £370 .

Car is now back to running normally and i have added my Bluefin again successfully. I've noticed that over the past week my mpg has also improved (could be Bluefin or the inlet manifold).

Just got to source some winter wheels and tyres now to save my Monza shadows from all the salt.

Matt

[andykram]

I have had the dreaded 2015 fault code come up after installing the Bluefin on Tuesday along with the yellow exhaust system fault light on the dash. Apparently, as mentioned earlier, Bluefin (or any other map for that matter) just highlights the inlet manifold problem that you already have.

Anyway, I've used the Bluefin to get rid of the fault code and the yellow light on the dash. Bearing in mind the £600 plus cost to replace the inlet manifold, how long could/should I wait before having it sorted. Or could/should I leave it altogether? The car is a bit lumpy on cold start but once warmed up it is fine and runs fine.

I am inclined to leave it but would like someone with more technical nouse to reassure me that I am not ruining the car. Any advice would be appreciated.