P2015 on Audi: How to Diagnose & Fix
Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor/Switch Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 1)
1 Audi model · 1 documented issue
P2015 on Audi by model: symptoms, diagnosis and fix
Corrosion inside the valve that operates the intake manifold flaps (N316) can make the engine computer store code P2015 (intake manifold runner position sensor/switch circuit range/performance) and turn on the engine warning lamp. Applies to: 2015 and 2016 Audi Q3 with the 2.0L engine (the 2015 US Q3 uses the CCTA 2.0L TFSI). Bulletin 2044003/1 lists the Q3 only for these two model years; other Audi models are listed for other years.
How to Fix
Have an Audi technician check the N316 valve with Guided Fault Finding. If it is faulty, bulletin 2044003/1 specifies replacing it with the revised valve 06H 906 283 B, which has an added connection, and installing fresh-air line 06H 133 583 F routed along the cylinder head cover. Normal warranty rules apply; this is not a recall or a promise of free repair.
Sources for this issue (2)
P2015 code reference
General diagnostic-code context. The code alone does not confirm a cause for your vehicle; use the applicable issue card and its sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does P2015 mean on a Audi?
P2015 stands for "Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor/Switch Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 1)." This code reports a range or performance problem with the intake manifold runner position sensor or switch on engine bank 1. Many modern engines use intake manifold runner control flaps that open and close to optimize airflow for low-speed torque versus high-speed power, and a position sensor reports the flaps' actual position back to the engine computer. The code sets when that reported position doesn't match what the computer commands or expects, often because the flap linkage is broken or the sensor reads incorrectly. It commonly causes rough running, reduced power, or hesitation, and on some engines the plastic linkage breaking is a well-known weak point. On Audi it is documented across 1 model: Q3.
What are the most common causes of P2015?
The most common causes of P2015 are: Broken or disconnected intake manifold runner flap linkage, Faulty intake manifold runner position sensor, Stuck or seized runner control flaps from carbon buildup, Failed runner control actuator or motor, Wiring or connector fault at the position sensor, Vacuum leak or failed vacuum actuator (on vacuum-controlled systems), Cracked or warped intake manifold housing. The specific cause varies by vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix P2015 on a Audi?
Repair costs vary widely with the root cause and Audi model; each issue on this page carries its own estimate where one is published.
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