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P2280 Mass air flow (MAF) sensor: air leak

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P2280 means: Mass air flow (MAF) sensor: air leak. The mass air flow (MAF) sensor measures how much air goes into the engine. Drive gently and have the car checked soon. The repair usually costs about €60–300 in Estonia. The most common cause: dirty or faulty MAF sensor.

Is it safe to drive?Get it checked soonDrive gently and have the car checked soon.
Typical repair cost€60–300parts and labour in Estonia

What it means

The mass air flow (MAF) sensor measures how much air goes into the engine. The computer uses it to work out how much fuel to add.

What you may notice

  • Engine light on
  • Less power
  • Rough idle
  • The engine may stall

What could be wrong

  1. 1Dirty or faulty MAF sensor
  2. 2Air leak between the sensor and the engine
  3. 3Air filter clogged or badly fitted
  4. 4Wire or connector

Repair difficulty: Easy

What you can check yourself

Check the air filter and its housing. Make sure the intake hose after the sensor is intact and the clamps are tight. You can do the simpler checks yourself.

How we fix it

  1. We read the sensor on the diagnostic tool and compare it with other sensors
  2. We check the connector, supply and ground
  3. We repair the wiring or replace the MAF sensor

Standard SAE description: Air Flow Restriction/Air Leak Between Air Filter and MAF

This code usually comes with: Check engine lightSee what the light means →

Related symptoms: Rough idle or engine stalling

Want a definite answer?

Bring the car to our workshop in Estonia for diagnostics. We read the fault codes, test the sensors and tell you what is wrong. Repair price depends on the work involved, generally €45 per hour.

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Questions

What does fault code P2280 mean?

Mass air flow (MAF) sensor: air leak. The mass air flow (MAF) sensor measures how much air goes into the engine. The computer uses it to work out how much fuel to add.

Can I drive with code P2280?

Drive gently and have the car checked soon.

How much does it cost to fix P2280?

Roughly €60–300 in Estonia. The price depends on exactly what has failed and on the car.

How is P2280 fixed?

We read the sensor on the diagnostic tool and compare it with other sensors. We check the connector, supply and ground. We repair the wiring or replace the MAF sensor.

Related codes

P2281Intake between MAF and throttle body: air leakP2282Intake after the throttle body: air leakP2283Injector control pressure (ICP): circuit faultP2284Injector control pressure (ICP): reading or operation not rightP2285Injector control pressure (ICP): signal or voltage too lowP0093Large leak in the fuel systemP2279Air leak in the intake

Based on AI combined with our hands-on workshop experience and knowledge. This information is general and prices are approximate (Estonian workshop rates). The same code can mean different things on different cars. Only an inspection of the car gives a definite answer.

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