P2282 - AIR LEAK BETWEEN THROTTLE BODY AND INTAKE VALVES

In order for engines to obtain greater efficiency, both the air and fuel must be precisely regulated. The fuel pump and injectors deliver an adequate supply of fuel, and the throttle body is what allows metered air to enter the intake. The vehicle’s computer constantly monitors with the Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAF), Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor (MAP), and Oxygen Sensors (O2) to obtain an ideal air/fuel mixture for the engine.

The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) compares the amount of ambient air entering the MAF sensor and the intake manifold. In the event that it finds that these values exceed the allowable limit for the variation between them, the P2282 OBDII diagnostic code is stored.

• Check Engine light on.
• Noticeable loss of engine power.
• Once the vehicle is accelerated, the engine stops.
• Other fault codes are displayed.

The reasons for setting the P2282 OBD2 trouble code are:

• Perhaps there is a significant vacuum leak near the intake manifold.
• There may be defects in the MAF Sensor or MAP Sensor.
• The intake manifold gasket may be in poor condition.

To fix the DTC P2282 OBDII code you must do the following steps:

• Check that there are no vacuum leaks near the intake manifold. This test should be performed with the engine running.
• Verify that no unusual elements are present in the hot wire of the MAF sensor. If so, clean the sensor according to the manufacturer's recommendations.
• If you determine that the intake system piping is in good condition, follow the steps to verify that both the MAP and MAF sensors meet the requirements for proper operation. Replace any of these sensors that do not meet these voltage parameters.