Passat P2015 fault code

The_Honeybadger

Hi all. I have a 2009 Passat 2.0tdi with the above fault code, air intake manifold. It's an expensive fix it seems.

I have been doing a bit of googling and see that the issue is so common that there are simple brackets that have been engineered to permanently fix the problem without changing out the part. Does anybody know if these are available in Ireland and if they are viable or if I am better off just ponying up for a new manifold? Thanks

ma88

mickeyk wrote: »

Hi all. I have a 2009 Passat 2.0tdi with the above fault code, air intake manifold. It's an expensive fix it seems.

I have been doing a bit of googling and see that the issue is so common that there are simple brackets that have been engineered to permanently fix the problem without changing out the part. Does anybody know if these are available in Ireland and if they are viable or if I am better off just ponying up for a new manifold? Thanks

did u sort this out?
i do have the same issue, let me know how did u fix it please!

The_Honeybadger

ma88 wrote: »

did u sort this out?
i do have the same issue, let me know how did u fix it please!

Ended up changing the part as the garage I use didn't know anything about the brackets. They were familiar with the fault and advised replacement. Not sure what it cost in the end as I was getting a service, tyres and a few other smaller jobs as well. Was a couple of hundred anyway for the part.

The light came back on with the same code a few weeks later and is still on, so they reckon it's probably wiring now. Haven't had a chance to leave it in to them again for a day to diagnose properly.

This is just one of an endless list of issues I have had with the car, cannot wait to get rid.

Richie Aprile

Just in case anyone else stumbles across this thread like i did.

I had the P2015 code on a 2.0 TDI Passat, two separate mechanics looked at the car and said the motor on the Manifold was busted and I would therefore need a whole new Manifold (€850 - €950 all in).

Told both mechanics about the P2015 manifold repair kit\bracket and both said it would be no use as the motor was completely dead.

After a fair bit of googling I decided to try the repair kit anyway and... It worked. Engine light off and no errors.

€26 for the part and + about 30 mins labor.

So in short if your told you need a new manifold definitely worth trying this bracket.

rwalshie

Richie Aprile wrote: »

Just in case anyone else stumbles across this thread like i did.

I had the P2015 code on a 2.0 TDI Passat, two separate mechanics looked at the car and said the motor on the Manifold was busted and I would therefore need a whole new Manifold (€850 - €950 all in).

Told both mechanics about the P2015 manifold repair kit\bracket and both said it would be no use as the motor was completely dead.

After a fair bit of googling I decided to try the repair kit anyway and... It worked. Engine light off and no errors.

€26 for the part and + about 30 mins labor.

So in short if your told you need a new manifold definitely worth trying this bracket.

Hi Richie, I have this same issue and like ye I've been quoted crazy money to buy the entire manifold part I'm selling the car shortly and need to get that light of the dash! Where did you end up buying the bracket I'm having trouble sourcing it?

TheBoyConor

Typical VW diesel carry on. Engines made of butter, they are utterly useless.

Everyone, EVERYONE, i know that has/had a diesel VW has had problems.

Buy the bracket, get it fitted and get rid before it starts giving other trouble.

rwalshie

I know right I've had to change the push handbrake when it went on me last year, a month ago I had to get a new suspension spring fit and 2 other parts along with it. It seems that everything that goes with a VW runs into the hundreds of euro to get fixed sick of it!

Richie Aprile

Hey, I got it off this ebay seller:

https://www.ebay.ie/itm/P2015-REPAIR-BRACKET-FOR-ALUMINUM-MANIFOLD-03L129711E-AUDI-VW-SEAT-SKODA-2-0-TDI/132222798673?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

If you know your way around you could probably fit it yourself in 30-45 mins following youtube videos.

TheBoyConor

Exactly. They are just expensive unreliable money pits. Very nice to drive when they are going well but I'd never buy one.

Richie Aprile

I had to do the suspension spring last summer aswell . Hopefully the bracket does the trick and makes it a cheap fix.

rwalshie

Thanks so much Richie I will give that a try for sure. I think I'm gonna buy a Hyundai next I had one a few years ago and it was a great car.

rwalshie

Just for anyone that comes across this post in future, my car passed the NCT with this engine light on last month.

supernova5

rwalshie, could you please post up picture of that particular light,
I have vw touran and there are amber warning lights showing up on dashboard, repair shops cant figure it out..

rwalshie

supernova5 wrote: »

rwalshie, could you please post up picture of that particular light,
I have vw touran and there are amber warning lights showing up on dashboard, repair shops cant figure it out..

Supernova, I don't have a pic to hand and it wont let me post a link but if you pop up to the link that richie gave and scroll to the bottom of the ebay page it shows the image of what I've got on the dash.

The_Honeybadger

OP here, it’s just the normal check engine light that appears with this fault.

Would agree with the last few comments, my Passat has been an utter money pit since the day I got it and I will never buy another one unless I am sure that their reliability has improved dramatically.

I actually really like the car, it’s nice to drive, comfortable, economical and reasonably well equipped. It’s a pity that the build quality is so poor because it’d be a wonderful car to own otherwise.

supernova5

rwalshie, mickeyk, yes that is the same warning light thats been constantly on my touran for the last 6/7 weeks
other warning symbols show up also - more intermittent - airbag, glow plugs, back light bulb, plus the alarm system went completely bonkers on 2 or 3 occasions - also very weird sound coming from inside back of stereo system mostly when I open and close my driver side door

rwalshie

Supernova, have they hooked your car up to the diagnostic machine?

supernova5

yes, a regular repair shop did it 2 weeks ago, he said something about the display unit [or the other technical term its known as] was showing some abnormalities

I'm taking it to a more specialised centre this Wednesday

rwalshie

Richie Aprile wrote: »

Hey, I got it off this ebay seller:

https://www.ebay.ie/itm/P2015-REPAIR-BRACKET-FOR-ALUMINUM-MANIFOLD-03L129711E-AUDI-VW-SEAT-SKODA-2-0-TDI/132222798673?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

If you know your way around you could probably fit it yourself in 30-45 mins following youtube videos.

Just wanted to update in case anyone else has this same issue that I bought this bracket had it fitted by a mechanic as I had something else to get done at the time and this sorted the engine light out hasn't come on since!

powerstar

rwalshie wrote: »

Just wanted to update in case anyone else has this same issue that I bought this bracket had it fitted by a mechanic as I had something else to get done at the time and this sorted the engine light out hasn't come on since!

Hey, Could you please let me know who fitted this kit for you and I have same issue in my Audi A4 and they are quoting nearly 900 to replace the whole manifold. I would like to try this first but looking for a mechanic who can do this.

Thanks.

rwalshie

powerstar wrote: »

Hey, Could you please let me know who fitted this kit for you and I have same issue in my Audi A4 and they are quoting nearly 900 to replace the whole manifold. I would like to try this first but looking for a mechanic who can do this.

Thanks.

Hi Powerstar I had my local mechanic in Co Galway do this for me I don't know what part of the country you're in but if Galway suits I can pm you his details. I'm sure though that any good sound mechanic would fit it for you no bother.

powerstar

rwalshie wrote: »

Hi Powerstar I had my local mechanic in Co Galway do this for me I don't know what part of the country you're in but if Galway suits I can pm you his details. I'm sure though that any good sound mechanic would fit it for you no bother.

Thanks, I am in Dublin. I will check few places around