Skip to content

OBD-II Code · Fuel & Air

P2282

Air Leak Between Throttle Body and Intake Valves

medium severitySafe to drive$50-$400

Unmetered air leak post-throttle.

Common symptoms

  • Rough idle
  • Lean CEL

Likely causes

  • Cracked intake
  • Bad gasket

Where to start

  1. Try the cheapest cause first. Start by checking: cracked intake.
  2. Cost & scope. $50-$400
  3. If the code returns after the fix: escalate to a shop or scanner with live-data and freeze-frame. A code that re-sets means the underlying fault is still there.

Related codes

Look up another code

← All OBD-II codes

More free tools

VIN DecoderDecode year, make, model, engine, recalls.Maintenance ScheduleOil, timing belt, fluids, by vehicle.Gas CostWeekly, monthly, annual fuel math.Tire SizeOEM vs new — diameter delta + speedo error.

See all 10 tools