P2279 ACURA – Intake Air System Leak

 

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P2279 ACURA Possible Symptoms

  Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)  

P2279 ACURA Possible Causes

  Check for intake leaks,Faulty Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor,Faulty PCV system  

P2279 ACURA Description

  The Engine Control Module (ECM) has detected a vacuum leak into the engine. The ECM monitors the air passing through the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor, a vacuum leak means that unmetered air is entering the engine without passing through the MAF.