How To Diagnose A P2015 Code On VW Passat, Tiguan, CC, Jetta TSI/ CCTA 2.0 Turbo 2009 & Up

[@Thebeatpresident]

I was getting this code after replacing the whole manifold. I honestly didn’t think that plastic house would keep it it from running right and I didn’t have the rubber to connect it. I will plug it in when I get home and if it works you have finished my 3 week repair process🤣🙏🏽👍🏽

[@motorcarnut]

Awesome! Hopefully all goes well!

[@emmanuelacosta7639]

Did it worked?

[@culturalhouse2643]

I also had this code. Changed the sensor. Didn’t work. Took the intake manifold apart. All parts work. Nothing loose or broken. Was about to give up. Before putting her intake back on there engine , decided to clean the flaps and the manifold itself since it had a lot of gunk on the flaps. Put it back and it has been 2 days and no code yet. So, maybe for some of you guys try cleaning the flaps and the intake itself.

[@motorcarnut]

Great tip!

[@duncanfraser9167]

Awesome. super helpful. great explanation and important details that nobody else mentioned. Do you have a video of replacing the intake manifold? Thanks,

[@motorcarnut]

Yes, search my channel for water pump replacement, I take off manifold in that video

[@joesakr5566]

You are absolutely correct thank you ❤️

[@motorcarnut]

You are so welcome! Thank you for the comment!

[@intestinalworm1202]

Great video. I have a 2009 VW Passat CC 2.0TDI (diesel CBBB engine - aluminium intake manifold). I had this code several years ago - I purchased the DieselGeek bracket that prevents over-travel of the intake manifold flap actuator. The fault has come up again several years later - wonder what it could be this time? vehicle runs fine, but scan shows the intake manifold runner control Bank 1 stuck closed and also the fault for stuck open? Wonder what it could be - is that vacuum connection the same for the TSI and TDI?

[@motorcarnut]

Yours is a little different, can be the sensor on the runner or the vacuum solenoid or the flap itself that is binding.

[@DAMK1]

Superhelpful video. I have a 2014 scirocco 2.0 tsi and got a 2015 code. Took it to a big indy shop who want to replace the camshaft sensor. From my search the intake manifold replacement should fix the issue. Can the camshaft sensor throw a 2015 code?

[@motorcarnut]

Yes but rare. More often it's the timing chain tensioner that jumped the chain.

[@mikecampbell2675]

Thanks for the information.

[@motorcarnut]

Our pleasure!

[@colinflood5453]

Just so all the VW owners are aware, the intake manifold replacement is covered by VW.

[@motorcarnut]

That’s good news to me where did you get that information from?

[@chevito7418]

@@motorcarnutam too is aware

[@jeffonemack4848]

Lol his ass lying unless vw did a recall on the intake manifold I’m calling tomorrow because this is my exact problem

[@frontseatgamingtv1139]

@@jeffonemack4848bro you commented 15 hours ago, this just happened to me. Please update me on your fix 😭

[@golfmaniac007]

It’s 10 years from date of service / 120k miles extended warranty on the intake.

[@razor5523]

Hey there I have p2015 code car drives normal but as soon as I’m in high rpm’s engine starts to hesitate and I get reduced power wondering if this code is the problem or could it be sparks?

[@motorcarnut]

Yes, code is directly related to your problem.

[@gee3883]

Argh, I just cleaned mine and put it back on and it's thrown this code. These are a nightmare to take off and on. I have read they might be replaced by VW upto 140k miles as a recall, any ideas? Anyways thanks to your great video on timing chain replacement my cars almost completely sorted, thanks again dude. However I am beginning to think these engines are junk.

[@motorcarnut]

Thank you for the comment. I didn't know about that recall. They do have their problems but what vehicle doesn't?

[@gee3883]

@@motorcarnut No, thank you dude, id be stuck without your help. I guess they all have issues but the list here seems endless, modern cars eh! cheers.

[@motorcarnut]

Really appreciate it!!

[@skylarreid1284]

Hey man I need some help. I got a p0322 code on my 09 passat for a crankshaft position sensor. Said to replace it and i did. Runs better now but the code is still there after deleting it. Nothing is wrong with the wiring or the cars computer. Any thoughts?

[@motorcarnut]

Did you use a OEM sensor? Aftermarket ones tend to not work well.

[@skylarreid1284]

@@motorcarnut i did get mine from amazon.. 😬 I'll try oem!

[@jcchimborazo]

my cc has the same problem ,,i'm gonna replcace intake thanks

[@motorcarnut]

No problem, good luck

[@kaivonfarmer5310]

I've been dealing with a strange vacuum suction noise coming from my car when I start it. The check engine light will flash and then It'll stop as well as the gurgling. I don't know whats happening. I have the flapper fix kit from ECS Tuning installed, but I'm still getting misfires, but also my spark plugs fouled in a day.

[@kaivonfarmer5310]

I have 2017 VW CC.

[@motorcarnut]

Did you check the PCV valve? There is a round piece on the top and on the side is a hole, when the car running there should not be vacuum coming from that whole, if there is it PCV valve should be replaced. The gurgling can be a blown head gasket which would also cause misfiring.

[@sirsaxon7039]

Quoted 1k to get a new manifold and runner put onto my Skoda Superb, the hell with that. Can get the swirl flaps deleted and remapped for 250

[@motorcarnut]

There you go!

[@hmorales3377]

just had a new manifold put on in January of this year....got that P 2015 code.....

[@motorcarnut]

Was it an aftermarket one?

[@hmorales3377]

It was the newer one....pn 06J 133 201 BH

[@motorcarnut]

@hmorales3377 make sure sensor works and electrical connection is fine. Also no vacuum leaks anywhere because that can set that code too.

[@youngdeathtv]

I’m getting the same code and the same multiple cylinder misfires on a 1.8 tsi, same thing?

[@motorcarnut]

Yes

[@brandypresley1869]

Will this cause smoke out the exhaust pipe please respond im having this issue on a car i just bought

[@motorcarnut]

No it won’t.

[@brandypresley1869]

Thanku for responding. It was a fuel injector causing smoke. I did replace manifold but im still getting p2014 and 2015 codw

[@coltonl7393]

I had this code on my mk5 gti and replaced the whole manifold, sensor, and solenoid, but the code keeps coming up. Do I have to use vagcom to reset the solenoid or something on a tsi? Any tips?

[@motorcarnut]

If wiring is fine you may need a software update. You don’t need vagcom for that.

[@coltonl7393]

@@motorcarnuthow do I do that?

[@motorcarnut]

Dealer I’m afraid

[@coltonl7393]

@@motorcarnut ugh, well ill try that man thanks for the help.

[@stevenmullins4577]

Can you tell me where the other vaccum line on the intake selinoid goes I recently put injectors in my Volkswagen CC and I can't figure out where the other vacuum line goes to that seal annoyed on that nipple

[@motorcarnut]

One goes to from the back of the vacuum pump to the solenoid, then to the vacuum actuator,if you do have another port it’s just a vent with a filter that mounts in the middle of the valve cover

[@cesarjorgemurillobarientos1813]

Good job

[@motorcarnut]

Thank you!

[@elizabethmichelle6390]

I replaced my intake manifold, and sensor and still getting the stuck open code on my 1.8 TSI. We just fixed a fuel leak that occured during install, still with the code. Please help?!

[@motorcarnut]

Could possibly be the wiring to the sensor?

[@asmeeeightyfive8534]

Nwed help i replace new manifold but still appear code

[@motorcarnut]

Probably a bad manifold or sensor on it. Was it a new factory part?

[@leesegura1260]

Is there a third vacuum line on the solenoid or is the bottom barb capped?

[@motorcarnut]

Some models have a third vacuum line that goes to a fresh air filter on the valve cover and should not be capped!

[@leesegura1260]

@@motorcarnut well my daughter’s doesn’t have anything on the third barb. Should it be capped?

[@motorcarnut]

No, it should have the fresh air kit with is basically a rubber hose with a air filter attached. Or just run about 1 foot of hose and attach it somewhere near the oil fill cap area. If you block it, it will cause problems.

[@jordanlong2007]

Would it be the same with a 1.8t Passat

[@motorcarnut]

Not really, no

[@joshuabrown1172]

2012 Volkswagen CC Sport. Just replaced PCV, Coils and plugs and installed a new intake manifold. still throwing p2015 and occasionally 0300 codes. but mostly p2015. The engine revs higher while in park and the actuator on the intake Manifold seems to be stuck in the open position. Even when I manually move it back to ease the vehicle back to normal rpm it sucks the actuator arm right back. Its like there's too much vacuum. Any advice? just buy another intake manifold?

[@motorcarnut]

I don’t know, sounds like you have a vacuum leak somewhere. When you installed the manifold you made sure the injectors slipped into the slots correctly? Because if not that can create the problem you’re having.

[@elizabethreed9731]

I got this code on my 2012 CC. Symptoms: gas needle going up and down, speedometer not working, EPC light on.

[@motorcarnut]

Any other codes coming up?

[@leroyhancock4255]

I have this same issue, no other codes came up for me.@@motorcarnut

[@ryanmckenna2410]

I just had this light pop up (2010 vw cc), I’ve had a small coolant leak for about a year now (around mid engine) could that be related?

[@ryanmckenna2410]

It also tends to overheat slightly for the first 5-10 minutes of operation and will drop down to normal operating temp afterwards

[@motorcarnut]

No, I thing the thermostat is staring to fail.

[@NordicRick]

So don't do the aluminium cap fix?

[@motorcarnut]

I wouldn’t, that wouldn’t stop a vacuum leak and aftermarket intake is more affordable

[@tylerroe5175]

Would a blown turbo leaking oil into the intake charge cause this P2015 code? I’ve replaced the manifold with the updated design one, carbon cleaned, checked vacuum, etc etc. I’m thinking that oil is getting onto the runner flaps, migrating over to the sensor, shorting the sensor out, and tripping the code. After the manifold replacement it took a month or so for the code to come back. 2016 VW Tiguan 2.0T 109k miles. This car is a demon spawn from Satan himself I can’t believe how dogshit these engines are. They’re in everything VW and Audi! Terrible!

[@motorcarnut]

Yes, especially when these engines the way they are designed build up carbon like crazy and cause all kinds of problems. Also can be a computer software firmware update needed sometimes.

[@tylerroe5175]

@@motorcarnut Ok glad to know that’s not just a crackpot theory I’ve got. I’ll definitely be replacing the turbo then

[@motorcarnut]

@tylerroe5175 like I said make sure it’s not something else because the turbo is expensive and rare that it would cause that problem but it’s possible, good luck!

[@tylerroe5175]

@@motorcarnut I’ve pretty much exhausted every other option it could logically be and even though the manifold is newer now it had a shit ton of oil built up inside it when I took it off to look for more issues

[@motorcarnut]

@tylerroe5175 ok, then maybe it’s the turbo does the car but oil?

[@waqatkaparindausa7469]

I changed my whole intake manifold but Still showing the engine light why

[@motorcarnut]

Did you reset the computer?

[@sergioguzman1698]

Got this code on my 2012 vw cc, checked the circle. Didnt pop out. Checked for a leak as well and no leaks. I did notice a little bit of oil around the pcv valve, checked the vent for suction and no suction on that either. Any idea on anything else i should check?

[@motorcarnut]

Got to check the intake runner flap for proper operation or can be the sensor near the oil filter on the intake manifold.

[@sergioguzman1698]

@@motorcarnut I'll check it out, thank you

[@motorcarnut]

No problem

[@AlexRid-jt9vc]

Did it work for you?