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Diagnostic reference · P2279

P2279

Intake Air System Leak Bank 1

System
Injector circuits (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Fuel/Air Metering

What it means

P2279 means Intake Air System Leak Bank 1.

Check these first

  • A cracked bank 1 intake manifold gasket
  • A loose or damaged throttle body seal
  • A split PCV or vacuum hose on bank 1
  • A missing or loose intake manifold bolt

What to do next

  1. Smoke test the bank 1 intake system
  2. Inspect the bank 1 intake manifold gasket for cracks
  3. Check the throttle body and PCV hoses for splits
  4. Tighten or replace the bank 1 intake manifold bolts
  5. Repair the leak found and recheck fuel trims
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.