OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2282 Air Leak Between Throttle Body and Intake Valves
The ECU detects unmetered air entering downstream of the throttle body. Typical sources are leaking intake-manifold gaskets, vacuum hoses or PCV components.
Is it safe to drive with P2282?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyLeaking intake manifold gasket
- PossibleCracked vacuum hose
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.5–3 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- After the fix
- A drive cycle is needed before the light stays off
- Parts involved
- Intake Manifold, Intake Manifold Gasket, Vacuum Hoses, Pcv Valve
Related codes
- P227FAir Flow Restriction/Air Leak Between Air Filter and MAF (Bank 2)
- P2280Air Flow Restriction / Air Filter Restriction
- P2281Air Leak Between MAF and Throttle Body
- P2283Injector Control Pressure Sensor Circuit
- P2284Injector Control Pressure Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
- P2285Injector Control Pressure Sensor Circuit Low
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.