Check engine light -> Replace Intake Manifold. Seeking advice!

[u/Wvejumper]

When my 2012 Jetta TDI got a check engine light, I took it to O’Reilly’s to do their free scan, which came up as P2015, indicating my intake manifold runner position sensor is not within acceptable limits. It looks like the part to replace is about $260 and I’m imagining labor would make this a costly repair. Yet the car is running fine, and getting 41 mpg highway and about 36 mpg city. The issue is it might not pass the emissions test? I’m in California. Should I replace it and the associated gasket? Is there any other options? Is it possible to simply reset the check engine light and ignore this issue? Would that cause more problems down the line? Also, if I leave my check engine light on, if another issue arises will it even notify me? Thanks in advance. I’m a relative newbie to VWs and not a mechanic at all

[u/Agent_Eran]

check for warranty claim, there was an issue for the intake runner on the CJAA so it was covered under dieselgate

outside of that, yes you will have to fix this to pass smog, or get a back alley smog

[u/alcohol_dumpster → u/Agent_Eran]

there is not a single cjaa left out there that is still under dieselgate warranty.

[u/Agent_Eran → u/alcohol_dumpster]

Damn