Fuel / InjectorLow ImpactDiesel & Petrol

P2279 — Diagnostic Trouble Code P2279

OBD-II diagnostic code P2279 relates to the fuel / injector system. This code is logged when the ECU detects a parameter outside its expected operating range.

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Affected Brands

12+

ECU Platforms

3

Related Services

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Related DTCs

Symptoms

What the driver typically experiences when P2279 is stored

!Check Engine Light
iPossible misfires
iReduced power

Why does P2279 appear after tuning?

This code may appear after ECU modifications when the affected system monitoring has not been fully recalibrated for the new operating parameters.

How proper calibration can address P2279

WEREMAP professional calibrations include comprehensive diagnostic management for all affected systems, preventing unnecessary fault codes while maintaining safe operation.

Related Tuning Services

Relevant services for the system behind P2279

Stage 1Stage 2DTC Off

Related Diagnostic Codes

Codes from the same diagnostic system as P2279

P0113Moderate Impact

Diagnostic Trouble Code P0113

Affected ECU Platforms

Bosch MED17.5.2Bosch MED17.5.25Bosch MED17Bosch MDG1_MD1CS001Bosch MED17127 MED17.1.2Siemens/Continental SIMOS16.21Bosch EDC17C50Bosch MED17.5 MED17521 MED17.5.2Delphi DCM 6.1Delphi CRD3.10 SOLENOIDBosch EDC17CP14Bosch EDC16C31

Commonly Affected Vehicles

BMW5 SerieBosch MDG1_MD1CS001
VWCaddyBosch MED17.5.25
VWPoloBosch MED17.5.25
SeatIbizaBosch MED17127 MED17.1.2
VWGolfBosch MED17.5.2
AudiQ7Siemens/Continental SIMOS16.21
BMWX5 SUVBosch EDC17C50
VWJetta / LamandoBosch MED17.5.2

Based on data from 4+ vehicle brands. P2279 is not limited to these models.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does P2279 mean?â–¼
OBD-II diagnostic code P2279 relates to the fuel / injector system. This code is logged when the ECU detects a parameter outside its expected operating range.
Why does P2279 appear after ECU tuning?â–¼
This code may appear after ECU modifications when the affected system monitoring has not been fully recalibrated for the new operating parameters.
How do you prevent P2279 during remapping?â–¼
WEREMAP professional calibrations include comprehensive diagnostic management for all affected systems, preventing unnecessary fault codes while maintaining safe operation.
Which vehicles are affected by P2279?â–¼
P2279 is commonly found on BMW, VW, Seat, Audi vehicles equipped with Bosch MED17.5.2, Bosch MED17.5.25, Bosch MED17, Bosch MDG1_MD1CS001 ECU platforms.
What other codes appear alongside P2279?â–¼
P2279 frequently appears together with P0113. These related codes typically originate from the same system modification and should be addressed together in the calibration.

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