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DTC P2279

DTC P2279  : Intake Air System Leak

NOTE:
  • Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information .
  • If DTC P0443 is stored at the same time as DTC P2279, troubleshoot DTC P0443 first, then recheck for DTC P2279.
DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
P2279 Intake Air System Leak      

DTC (PGM-FI)

  1. Intake air system visual check

    -1. Check for vacuum leaks at these parts:

    • PCV valve
    • PCV hose
    • Purge (PCS) line
    • Throttle body
    • Intake manifold
    • Brake booster
    • Brake booster hose

    Are the parts OK?

    YES 

    Go to step 2.

    NO 

    Repair or replace any leaking part(s), then do the repair verification.

  2. Problem verification

    -1. Let the engine cool until the value of ECT SENSOR 1 is 140 deg.F (60 deg.C) or less.

    Signal Current conditions
    Values Unit
    ECT SENSOR 1    

    -2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

    -3. Start the engine, and let it idle for 10 seconds or more.

    -4. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P2279 with the HDS.

    DTC Description OBD Status
    P2279 Intake Air System Leak  

    Does the HDS indicate FAILED?

    YES 

    The failure is duplicated. Check the camshaft timing and adjust it if needed . If the cam timing is OK, check the valve adjustment and set to specification , then do the repair verification.

    NO 

    If the HDS indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for vacuum leaks at the PCV valve, the PCV hose, the purge (PCS) line, the throttle body, the intake manifold, the brake booster, and the brake booster hose. If the HDS indicates EXECUTING, keep idling until a result comes on. If the HDS indicates OUT OF CONDITION, go to step 2-1 and recheck.

  3. Repair verification (OBD STATUS check)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -2. Reset the PCM with the HDS .

    Reset PCM

    -3. Do the PCM idle learn procedure .

    -4. Let the engine cool until the value of ECT SENSOR 1 is 140 deg.F (60 deg.C) or less.

    Signal Current conditions
    Values Unit
    ECT SENSOR 1    

    -5. Start the engine, and let it idle for 10 seconds or more.

    -6. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P2279 with the HDS.

    DTC Description OBD Status
    P2279 Intake Air System Leak  

    DTC (PGM-FI)

    Does the HDS indicate PASSED, FAILED, EXECUTING, or OUT OF CONDITION

    PASSED

    Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs were indicated, go to indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

    FAILED

    Go to step 1 and recheck.

    EXECUTING

    Keep the test conditions until a result comes on.

    OUT OF CONDITION

    Meet the test conditions, and check the OBD STATUS again.