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Honda CR-V Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) system ➜ DTC P2279: INTAKE AIR SYSTEM LEAK

DTC Description  
OBD Status  
P2270 SECONDARY HO2S (SENSOR 2) CIRCUIT SIGNAL STUCK LEAN  
Does the HDS indicate PASSED, FAILED, or NOT COMPLETED?  
PASSED : Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs were indicated, go to the  
indicated DTC's troubleshooting.  
FAILED : Go to step 1 and recheck.  
NOT COMPLETED : Meet the test condition, and check the OBD STATUS again.  
DTC P2279: INTAKE AIR SYSTEM LEAK  
Fig. 401: DTC Troubleshooting Flow Chart (P2279)  
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.  
NOTE:  
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Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board  
snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information See HOW  
TO TROUBLESHOOT THE A/T SYSTEM or HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THE  
FUEL AND EMISSIONS SYSTEMS .  
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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  
1. Intake air system visual check:  
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1. Check for vacuum leaks at these parts:  
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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:  
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1. Let the engine cool until the value of ECT SENSOR 1 is 140 Β°F (60 Β°C) or less.  
Current conditions  
Signal  
Values  
Unit  
ECT SENSOR 1  
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2. Clear the DTC with the HDS See HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THE A/T SYSTEM or  
HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THE FUEL AND EMISSIONS SYSTEMS .  
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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, 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.  
REPAIR VERIFICATION (OBD STATUS CHECK)  
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1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).  
2. Reconnect all connectors.  
3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).  
4. Reset the PCM with the HDS See HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THE A/T SYSTEM or HOW  
TO TROUBLESHOOT THE FUEL AND EMISSIONS SYSTEMS .  
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5. DO THE PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE .  
6. Let the engine cool until the value of ECT SENSOR 1 is 140 Β°F (60 Β°C) or less.  
Current conditions  
Signal  
Values  
Unit  
ECT SENSOR 1  
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7. Start the engine, and let it idle for 10 seconds or more.  
8. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P2279 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.  
DTC Description  
OBD Status  
P2279 INTAKE AIR SYSTEM LEAK  
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 the  
indicated DTC's troubleshooting.  
FAILED : Go to step 1 and recheck.  
EXECUTING : Keep the test condition until a result comes on.  
OUT OF CONDITION Meet the test condition, and check the OBD STATUS again.  
DTC P2422: EVAP CANISTER VENT SHUT VALVE STUCK CLOSED  
MALFUNCTION  
Fig. 402: DTC Troubleshooting Flow Chart (P2422)