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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2009S2000 BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALAUXILIARY EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMSPCV SYSTEMDTC TROUBLESHOOTINGDTC P2279: INTAKE AIR SYSTEM LEAK DETECTED
2009 Honda S2000 Base

DTC P2279: Intake Air System Leak Detected

2009 Honda S2000 BaseSECTION DTC P2279: Intake Air System Leak Detected
NOTE:
  • If DTC P0443 is stored at the same time as DTC P2279, troubleshoot DTC P0443 first, then recheck for DTC P2279.
  • Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION .
  1. Check for vacuum leaks at these parts:
    • PCV valve
    • PCV hose
    • Purge (PCS) line
    • Throttle body
    • Brake booster hose

    Are the parts OK? 

    1. YES  - Go to step  2.
    2. NO  - Repair or replace the leaking part(s), then go to step  4.
  2. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm without load (in neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle 1 minute.
  3. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P2279 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

    Does the screen indicate FAILED? 

    1. YES  - Check the camshaft timing (see CAM CHAIN INSTALLATION ), then go to step  4.
    2. NO  - If the screen indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step  2 and recheck.
  4. Reset the ECM with the HDS.
  5. Do ECM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).
  6. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

    Are any Temporary DTCs or DTCs indicated? 

    1. YES  - If DTC P2279 is indicated, check for vacuum leaks at the PCV valve, the PCV hose, the purge (PCS) line, the throttle body, or the brake booster hose, then go to step  4. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.
    2. NO  - Go to step  7.
  7. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P2279 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

    Does the screen indicate PASSED? 

    1. YES  - Troubleshooting is complete.
    2. NO  - If the screen indicates FAILED, go to step  1 and recheck. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step  6 and recheck.
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