18447/P2015/008213
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16347/P2015 - Intake Manifold Flap Position Sensor (Bank 1)
Possible Symptoms
- MIL On
Possible Causes
- Intake manifold "tumble flaps" sticking
- Faulty intake manifold
- Failed V157 (Intake Flap Motor)
- ECM issue
- Wiring harness issue to V157
Possible Solutions
- Test wiring as per Factory Repair Manual
- Run Output Tests to verify operation of the motor if it is electrically controlled.
- Run Basic Settings when applicable, which is common with Gasoline 2.0 TFSI engines.
Special Notes
- In some cases the issue is being resolved by replacing the whole intake manifold.
- The V157 (Intake Flap Motor) and sensor G336 (Manifold Runner Position Sensor) are part of the same unit.
- Verify you have the latest version of the V157 unit and ECM firmware.
- VW (BRM 1.9L PD) TDI modules with the following SW (Software) part numbers are noted for issues:
- 03G-906-016-AB with internal firmware # 7328.
- 03G-906-016-AC with internal firmware # 7280.
- The Firmware may also be referred to as the SWL (Software Level). This can be determined using VCDS by looking at the details in the Component field.