OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2280 Air Flow Restriction / Air Filter Restriction
The ECU detects an excessive intake restriction. Either the air filter is heavily clogged or an obstruction in the intake duct is reducing airflow below the expected level.
Is it safe to drive with P2280?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyClogged air filter element
- PossibleForeign object in intake
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Easy
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.2–0.8 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- After the fix
- A drive cycle is needed before the light stays off
- Parts involved
- Air Filter, Intake Duct, Mass Air Flow Sensor
Related codes
- P227DBarometric Pressure Sensor C Circuit High
- P227EBarometric Pressure Sensor C Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
- P227FAir Flow Restriction/Air Leak Between Air Filter and MAF (Bank 2)
- P2281Air Leak Between MAF and Throttle Body
- P2282Air Leak Between Throttle Body and Intake Valves
- P2283Injector Control Pressure Sensor Circuit
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.