P2279
Intake Air System Leak Bank 1
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
- Smoke test the bank 1 intake system
- Inspect the bank 1 intake manifold gasket for cracks
- Check the throttle body and PCV hoses for splits
- Tighten or replace the bank 1 intake manifold bolts
- Repair the leak found and recheck fuel trims
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.