OBD Guide

P2015

Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor/Switch Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Reduced engine power
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Rough idling
  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • Dips during acceleration

Causes

  • Damper position sensor malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Mechanical jamming of dampers
  • Problems with the engine control unit
  • Contamination or carbon deposits on the valves

How to Fix

  1. Diagnostics of the sensor circuit (checking voltage, resistance)
  2. Checking the mechanical condition of the dampers
  3. Cleaning the dampers and intake manifold from carbon deposits
  4. Replacing the damper position sensor if necessary
  5. Programming/adaptation of a new sensor

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