P2015 fault code: Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor/Switch Circuit Range/Performance

P2015 means “Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor/Switch Circuit Range/Performance” — an extended powertrain range fault in the powertrain.

Can I DIY?

Professional-only boundary. No verified owner checks for P2015 — take the car to a garage.

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This is the conservative boundary from the reviewed code record. This page has no frozen site-wide safety grade, so it does not publish a repair route.

What to tell the garage about P2015

Do not drive. The computer is not seeing a believable position from the intake-manifold runner sensor or switch. Air routing in the manifold may not match the commanded flap position. We do not publish a DIY repair path.

Take these reviewed, code-specific details with you. They help the garage confirm the fault without turning this page into a repair procedure.

  • Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor/Switch Circuit Range/Performance: Registration number
  • Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor/Switch Circuit Range/Performance: Exact code P2015 and any companion codes
  • Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor/Switch Circuit Range/Performance: Whether the engine management light is steady or flashing
  • Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor/Switch Circuit Range/Performance: When the code first appeared and whether the engine still runs
P20xxExtended powertrain range
MOT fail riskif the warning light stays on

What does P2015 mean?

P2015 is a powertrain code from the extended SAE range reported by your car’s engine control unit. It sits in the P20xx block, which covers extended powertrain range. The stored description is “Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor/Switch Circuit Range/Performance”. The code itself tells you which circuit or system tripped the fault — not always the exact part that failed.

Will P2015 fail an MOT?

An illuminated engine management light is a Major defect at MOT (automatic fail) until the fault is repaired and the light stays off.

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Car diagnostic test cost: compare the scopeUK booking marketplaces currently publish diagnostic averages of about £52–£65. Engine management light on: steady or flashing?A steady engine management light means the computer has stored a fault. Drive with caution and get the code read. A flashing light is different — stop when it is safe.
P2000NOx Trap Efficiency Below Threshold P2001NOx Trap Efficiency Below Threshold P2002Particulate Trap Efficiency Below Threshold P2003Particulate Trap Efficiency Below Threshold P2004Intake Manifold Runner Control Stuck Open P2005Intake Manifold Runner Control Stuck Open P2006Intake Manifold Runner Control Stuck Closed P2007Intake Manifold Runner Control Stuck Closed

P2015 — quick answers

Is it safe to drive with P2015?

Do not drive. Driveability guidance is not available for this code — treat as do not drive until checked.

Will P2015 fail my MOT?

An illuminated engine management light is a Major defect at MOT (automatic fail) until the fault is repaired and the light stays off.

Fault-code identifiers are standard diagnostic facts. Their explanations and diagnostic guidance on this site are original editorial summaries, not reproduced SAE wording. MOT defect rules reflect the DVSA MOT inspection manual (2026). This page is general guidance for UK drivers, not a substitute for a professional diagnosis.