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P2279 Diagnostic Trouble Code Discussion for September 2026

Intake Air System Leak


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Trouble Ticket Help Requests for DTC P2279
Help Request Posted
2016 Audi A3 Komfort 1.8L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: WAUA7GFF9G
P2279: Intake air system leakage. Customer replaced the above parts at another shop. We replaced ignition coils and spark plugs which resolved a misfire issue about 3 months ago. Crankcase pressure is well within spec. There are no external air leaks at all. The intake valve carbon has bee...
September 19, 2026