Intake air system leak

2003 HONDA ELEMENT
122,780 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD
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KELLY ROGERS
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Code p2279 and check engine light is on. what is the average cost for repair?
Jun 27, 2017 at 4:13 PM
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There can be a number of causes for this problem,so to be able to give you some idea we need to know where the air leak is, the problem will be on the induction side, you can try spraying a little brake clean around the gaskets and induction pipes, if the revs alter you will have a leak, if you can pin point the problem a little closes, we can give you a better idea on what is involved in the repairs.
Jun 30, 2017 at 4:05 AM
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KELLY ROGERS
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I have no idea how to do that. Nor do I know what is what under the hood...thanx
Jun 30, 2017 at 11:50 AM
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Sure, have a guide right here that explains it

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

and video

https://youtu.be/xN5pcM-5bso


Please let us know what happens, we are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken
Jul 2, 2017 at 7:54 PM
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