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Kev0607 · Jan 27th, 2020, 21:34

P2015 is your swirl flaps, more than likely the connecting/link rod. I've just had the same code on my car & when I looked in the engine bay, the swirl flap connecting/link rod (Shown in the second link below) had disconnected, so the flaps weren't opening or closing. This video shows you what's involved, although you don't have to go to that extent. You can buy a new link rod from Volvo for around £6, providing the little ball that it connects to is still there, as sometimes it falls off through general wear & tear. You can do a bit of DIY so to speak - People have used mig welding wire as an example to hold the link rod firmly in place. What happens is with the heat of the engine & general movement of the rod itself is the ball gets worn & the rod simply falls off. Although not ideal, a new link rod & a bit of DIY may be a cheaper fix for you. It could last, or it might fail again... Who knows? If it does fail, it didn't cost too much.

Have a quick look yourself... Lift the bonnet, take the grey engine cover off, look underneath the intake pipe & if you see the link rod hanging, that could be your problem.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6oPMhsO5qY

https://www.volvopartshop.com/volvo-...60-20800-p.asp (Example link rod)

If its your link rod, ring a Volvo dealership & give them your reg. Tell them you need a swirl flap link rod & they should know what you mean. When you get the new one, clip it onto the ball to see how tight it is. If its still loose, that means the ball is slightly worn & there would be no point putting it on to fall straight off again. However, you can squeeze the end of the new rod that connects to the ball with moderate force with a pair of nips to make it slightly smaller to fit snugly, then use something like wire to hold it in place. You might have to take the rod on & off a few times, squeeze it a bit more etc to make the rod fit the ball - Its trial & error really. Yes, people will say this is wrong etc etc, but the truth is, loads of people have done DIY fixes, as they're all over the internet.

Jan 27th, 2020, 21:34	#6
Kev0607 Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:20 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Manchester	P2015 is your swirl flaps, more than likely the connecting/link rod. I've just had the same code on my car & when I looked in the engine bay, the swirl flap connecting/link rod (Shown in the second link below) had disconnected, so the flaps weren't opening or closing. This video shows you what's involved, although you don't have to go to that extent. You can buy a new link rod from Volvo for around £6, providing the little ball that it connects to is still there, as sometimes it falls off through general wear & tear. You can do a bit of DIY so to speak - People have used mig welding wire as an example to hold the link rod firmly in place. What happens is with the heat of the engine & general movement of the rod itself is the ball gets worn & the rod simply falls off. Although not ideal, a new link rod & a bit of DIY may be a cheaper fix for you. It could last, or it might fail again... Who knows? If it does fail, it didn't cost too much. Have a quick look yourself... Lift the bonnet, take the grey engine cover off, look underneath the intake pipe & if you see the link rod hanging, that could be your problem. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6oPMhsO5qY https://www.volvopartshop.com/volvo-...60-20800-p.asp (Example link rod) If its your link rod, ring a Volvo dealership & give them your reg. Tell them you need a swirl flap link rod & they should know what you mean. When you get the new one, clip it onto the ball to see how tight it is. If its still loose, that means the ball is slightly worn & there would be no point putting it on to fall straight off again. However, you can squeeze the end of the new rod that connects to the ball with moderate force with a pair of nips to make it slightly smaller to fit snugly, then use something like wire to hold it in place. You might have to take the rod on & off a few times, squeeze it a bit more etc to make the rod fit the ball - Its trial & error really. Yes, people will say this is wrong etc etc, but the truth is, loads of people have done DIY fixes, as they're all over the internet. __________________ 2007 S80 2.4 D5 - 110,000 miles Last edited by Kev0607; Jan 27th, 2020 at 21:46.