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Old Nov 6, 2023 | 09:36 PM
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2015 GL450 code P2279

Hey everyone, the check engine light came on tonight and the trouble code was P2279. The read out said intake manifold gasket and pcv. I could not find a pcv valve for the 2015. Any help would be greatly appreciated
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Old Nov 9, 2023 | 09:41 AM
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This happened to a family member's GLS with the same engine, and the code kept coming back after clearing. The dealer fixed and I'm not sure what all they replaced - but it did require a repair for what that's worth. I'd search the x166 GLS forum for the code also to see if there's anything helpful.
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Old Nov 10, 2023 | 12:49 AM
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PCV fault

In the Mercedes world PCV system is called breather valve.
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Old Nov 10, 2023 | 01:12 AM
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What work has been done on this vehicle in the past 12 months?

V8 or V6 engine?
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Old Nov 14, 2023 | 06:09 PM
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Sorry, I got caught up with other things.
No major work other than service a/b
This is the v6 turbo
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Check the vacuum and breather system. Follow breather lines connected to the intake duct in the front center of the engine. The vacuum pump is at the back of the left/driver's side cylinder head. Trace the breather and vacuum tubes to find loose, cracked or separated hoses.

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Originally Posted by ntxcjw
Sorry, I got caught up with other things.
No major work other than service a/b
This is the v6 turbo
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Unfortunately the PCV repair job is seriously time consuming as it involves removing the high pressure fuel pump. Best bet may be to deal with your trusted MB specialist for quality parts.
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Old Nov 14, 2023 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by chassis
Check the vacuum and breather system. Follow breather lines connected to the intake duct in the front center of the engine. The vacuum pump is at the back of the left/driver's side cylinder head. Trace the breather and vacuum tubes to find loose, cracked or separated hoses.
Thanks, I will give it a try.

More info: I took it to an MB Service center, and they did a diagnostic. They felt like it could be a bad wastegate. I was also getting a p0299 code (low boost pressure on tubro 1). I did a pressure test on the wastegate and they both held 10psi. I also tested the lines they also held 10psi. I have not tested the solenoid yet.

not sure if helps
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Ask them to pull vacuum line for turbo solenoid which goes to vacuum pump and check if it is full of oil. If so there is a check valve on the vacuum pump which goes bad causing problems with boost.
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Originally Posted by arsupisemnet
Ask them to pull vacuum line for turbo solenoid which goes to vacuum pump and check if it is full of oil. If so there is a check valve on the vacuum pump which goes bad causing problems with boost.
Will do, Thanks for the info!
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