Powertrain
generic / SAE
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.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / number2 / 80
Possible causes
- Clogged air filter element high
- Foreign object in intake medium
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: easy
- DIY: possible
- Estimated cost: 20–150 €
- Estimated time: 0.2–0.8 h
- Component: air filter
- Component: intake duct
- Component: mass air flow sensor
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
- drive cycle required
Sources
References
sae:J2012