Golf/GTI VI :: CEL Code P2015 - Intake Manifold Bad

My husband has a 2011 GTI, which has just hit the 40k mileage mark. His CEL started coming on in March, but we figured it was due to him not tightening the gas cap enough, as he'd open and relock the gas cap, and the CEL would go away within a few restarts of the car. Took it into the stealership last week, got the 40k service (which was a bit of a rip-off in itself), and then got told the manifold was bad.

This is the exact text for the invoice: "Checked the vehicle for codes and found code P2015. Traced the intermittent failure to the intake manifold valve flap sensor failing."

I've seen a lot of posts around this problem, for many models and years, but it seems like most people managed to get it repaired under warranty / TSB. So I have three questions:

1. In the OBD codes, does it store date as well as code? In other words, is there a way to prove that this failed under 36k miles?
2. What's the process for getting this escalated to VWOA customer care, since I feel this should be taken care of under warranty?
3. The dealership we took the car to (which is not where we purchased the car, but is just closer to home) was shady, and the guy we worked with was, to say it nicely, a jerk.

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Golf/GTI VI :: CEL Code P2015 / Flap Motor Not Working Correctly

I got the known p2015 code about a month ago and the CEL is on. Here is my situation though...I went and had my car tuned for an APR stage 1+ tune with stock hardware, everything was fine. I then upgraded to a catless 3 inch downpipe (ebay on that links up to the stock downpipe) and a short ram intake and decided to go to the 2+ to delete the engine code for not having a cat.

While I was there, the guy tuning my car said on top of the code for not having a cat, there was a code for my intake manifold saying that one of the motors for a flap wasn't working correctly. I left there expecting to see a code but it never came back on. After4-5 months, I had to pass emissions. Obviously you cant pass with the 2+(found that out the hard way) so I had to have it returned to a regular stage 1 with the stock downpipe. Still no sign of a code for the intake manifold.

I passed emissions and then put my downpipe back on, however, I decided to buy the 200 cell cat from 42DD to weld into my downpipe to save me from having to constantly get my car tuned just to pass emissions. After welding in the cat, I still had a CEL. I went to advance auto and it said I had a code p2015 Intake Manifold Runner Sen Sw Ckit Rng/Perf B1.

I went and got my car tuned to the stage 2 for the hi flow cat and the light is still on. My question is, do I need to replace the whole intake manifold or is there a possibility that I could replace just a sensor? I have a 2012. If just replacing the intake manifold will solve this issue, I'll probably just buy [URL] .... and replace it myself (assumable that's what I need ).

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Tiguan :: Code P2015 - How To Replace Entire Manifold

Had a P2015 code today on my 2009 Tiguan. Does this mean I have to replace the entire manifold ?

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Tiguan :: CEL On - P2015 Intake Manifold Runner Position Switch Code

I have a 2011 Tiguan S 4Motion with just over 63k Miles which for the most part has been problem free and great to drive since I leased it at 40k miles. About 2 weeks ago my CEL came on and I used the Torque app on my phone to check the code and it was the apparently well known P2015 intake manifold runner position switch code. The car was running perfectly fine so I cleared the code and it stayed off for about a week before coming back on with the same fault again yesterday. I have a couple of questions for the much more knowledgeable than I people in this forum around this code.

First - I've read in several places that VW has placed an extended warranty on the manifold and fuel injectors for the 2.0 TSI and that this code is usually an indicator that the manifold needs to be replaced under this warranty. What I haven't found though is conclusive info on is whether the 2.0T in my 2011 Tiguan is covered under this extended warranty. Since this code so conveniently is popping up just 3k miles past the end of my 60K mark, I'd like to know this. I leased the car from Enterprise, not a dealer so I'm worried that whatever dealer I take it too will try to bend me over on the service so the knowledge that the manifold is still covered would be at least some comfort.

Second - I won't be able to get it in to a service department until mid next week and I have a 300 mile trip to make this weekend. The car is driving fine as far as I can tell so I'm not overly concerned. I do my own basic maintenance i.e. oil changes, plugs/coil packs etc. but I'm thinking changing the manifold would be a little bit out of my comfort zone..

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Avalon 2005-12 :: CEL Error Code P0440 Error Code / Charcoal Canister Replacement

So of course it has to happen 3 weeks after my warranty expires. My CEL comes on and I have it read and the result is P0440. I find out that my wife has a habit of topping off the gas tank and so I am thinking that she has probably ruined the charcoal canister. It is something easy to replace?

I have an 06 limited edition... Yes, she will not be topping off any gas tank anymore.

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Golf/GTI VI :: Check Engine Light On And Off - P2015 And P0303 Diagnosed

I have been a check engine light on and off for the past few months. I finally got the codes read and I have P2015, Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor/Switch Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1, and P0303 Cylinder 3 misfire.

The car had 80,000 miles, APR intake, Downpipe, Exhaust, and tune. When I had this work done I had engine problems and replaced the spark plugs and Upgraded Coil packs from the R8. Two years later and I get these error codes.

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Golf/GTI VI :: CEL Along With The Error Code P2187

I am getting a CEL and the error code is p2187 engine too lean at idle. I have been reading around to try and find the issue, some seem to say PCV could be the issue. I have also read a test would be try and remove the oil cap while car is idling. I did this test and the oil cap was difficult to remove and the idle got really rough once removed.

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Golf IV R32 :: P0601 Error Code - Need New ECU?

My r is throwing a p0601 sum error. I clear, it comes right back. I know the previous owner has it chipped at a garage that wasn't linked to any brand. I was planning on putting an apr/giac tune over it but now I can't (no money). I know this might mean I need a new ecu. Right now I plan on going to vw on monday and having them reflash the ecu bringing it back to stock...if it returns then i guess i need a new ecu... This sound right?

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Golf/GTI VI :: System Error Code When Hit About 115 Mph?

I've got a golf tdi with a tune and straight pipe exhaust, and after I hit about 115mph I get a system error code. When I shut of my car, it dissapears and when I try to find it with a code reader, its no where to be found. What's the cause?

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Golf V R32 :: Getting Error Code P0480?

Yesterday i took 300 miles trip to VA and my engine light when on. turn out it was p0480 code. I had check online and find out it was a cooling fan malfunction. I want to know any1 else have the same problem? also is this DIY problem? or should i bring it to the stealership?

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Golf V R32 :: P0160 - O2 Error Code Detected

My r32 mk5 is throwing that code.

I replaced new o2 sensor with oem new one.post cat on driver side.

I have erased dtc and drove 15 miles dtc came back again.

Now i have replaced catalysator on driver side and same thing again.

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Golf V R32 :: Getting CEL Error Code P000A - Powertrain

Getting one of those CEL error codes P000A Powertrain on my R32. I used my cheap OBDII bluethooth readers.

Taking it to local shop tomorrow, but they want $109 to scan the car with there VW OBDII scanner.

Why can that scanning be a free charge

P000A/000010 - Camshaft A (Bank 1 Intake): Positioner Slow Response

Possible Causes

* Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 (N205) faulty
* Wiring/Connectors from/to Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 (N205) faulty
* Intake Camshaft Adjustment (Bank 1) faulty

Possible Solutions

* Check Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 (N205)
o Perform Output Test
* Check Wiring/Connectors from/to Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 (N205)
* Check Intake Camshaft Adjustment (Bank 1)
o Perform Basic Setting
o Check for Tightness of the Adjustment Mechanism
o Check Engine Oil Pressure

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Golf IV R32 :: Error Code, P0353 Pulled Over

I threw a code and I have it but I am unsure what to do.

The code is P0353

"Ignition Coil C Primary/Secondary Circuit"

I saw that this might be the coil, the wiring or the ground? I had my coils go on my 1.8t Jetta and that was pretty distinct as the car ran like crap.

The car seems to run fine, I have had the code for 2 days. It went off this morning and it came on again this afternoon.

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Golf IV / Jetta IV :: Got Error Code P0107?

So finally got past the smog cert issue and a bad map sensor in the intercooler. However, during the smog test, I was informed I am getting low air pressure in the intake! What causes this? A bad MAF? a leak? I have replaced the EGR, and all rubber that connects hard pipes. The only piece not changed out during the rebuild is the plastic flex line from the airfilter box to the turbo intake.

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Golf IV R32 :: Airbag Light Went On - Error Code 00592

My airbag light went on so i scanned for codes and I got:

00592-seatbelt switch:right (e25) 32-00-resistance too high.

What I need to do to fix this and make the light go away?

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Golf IV / Jetta IV :: Code P0021 - Cam Timing Error

When checking my check engine light , I got P0021 a cam timing error, but my mk4 Gti runs perfectly ??

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Golf V R32 :: Engine Error Code 000372 And P0174

1 Fault Found:

000372 - Fuel Trim; Bank 2

P0174 - 001 - System Too Lean - Intermittent

Freeze Frame:

Fault Status: 00100001

Fault Priority: 0

Fault Frequency: 3

Mileage: 136626 km

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Golf/GTI VII :: Start System Faulty Error Code

Last month, I started my gti up and a "Start System Faulty" code appeared. The car started normal and drove perfectly fine.

I immediately took it in to the dealership and they could not diagnose the problem or turn off the damn warning! They released my car and said to come back in a few weeks.

So, two days later, the warning disappeared and I thought it was just an electrical glitch.

Fast-forward to last week, the warning light came back on and took it in again. I suggested that they take a look at the ignition switch and sure enough, they fixed it for me over the weekend by installing a new ignition switch and the problem is gone.

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Golf IV / Jetta IV :: Error Code - Car Stuck In 3rd Gear

Damn car is stuck in 3rd gear! Hooked up scanner and the screen just says error! I have to keep the scanner in the vehicle, hooked up, just to drive the car. That's just so it'll shift as its supposed to! Now it's not letting me pull the code out, in order for me to erase it! It just keeps saying "error".

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