DTC Descriptors
DTC P0101: Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor PerformanceDiagnostic Fault Information
Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
Circuit | Short to Ground | High Resistance | Open | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ignition 1 Voltage | P0102 | P0101 | P0102 | -- | P0101, P0103, P1101 |
MAF Sensor Signal | P0102 | P0102 | P0102 | P0102 | P0101, P0103, P1101 |
Ground | -- | P0102 | P0102 | -- | P0102, P1101 |
Typical Scan Tool Data
Circuit | Normal Range | Short to Ground | Open | Short to Voltage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ignition 1 Voltage | -- | 0 Hz | 0 Hz | -- |
MAF Sensor Signal | 1,700-9,500 Hz | 0 Hz | 0 Hz | 0 Hz |
Ground | -- | -- | 0 Hz | -- |
Circuit Description
Important: The following applies to the intake airflow system performance diagnostic that is used in this supercharged engine:
• When referring to the supercharger intake manifold models, the plenum volume between the throttle body and the supercharger is considered to be the intake manifold. • When referring to engine pumping, the supercharger and the intercooler plenum are considered to be part of the engine. • The manifold absolute pressure (MAP) estimates are used in the engine air flow estimates. Air flow into the intake system must be the same as the air flow out of the intake system, the Intake Airflow Rationality Diagnostics (IFRD) calculates air
flowing out of the engine based on MAP estimates, volumetric efficiency, and RPM.
The intake airflow system performance diagnostic provides the within-range rationality check for the mass air flow (MAF), supercharger inlet absolute pressure (SCIP), MAP, by-pass valve stuck, and the throttle position (TP) sensors. This is an explicit model-based diagnostic containing 4 separate models for the intake system.
| • | The throttle model describes the flow through the throttle body and is used to estimate the MAF through the throttle body as a function of barometric pressure (BARO), throttle position, intake air temperature (IAT), and estimated SCIP. The information from this model is displayed on the scan tool as the MAF Performance Test parameter. |
| • | The first supercharger intake manifold model describes the pressure at the supercharger intake manifold and is used to estimate SCIP as a function of the MAF into the intake manifold from the throttle body and the MAF out of the intake manifold caused by engine pumping. The flow into the supercharger intake manifold from the throttle uses the MAF estimate calculated from the above throttle model. The information from this model is displayed on the scan tool as the MAP Performance Test 1 parameter. |
| • | The second supercharger intake manifold model is identical to the first supercharger intake manifold model except that the MAF sensor measurement is used instead of the throttle model estimate for the throttle air input. The information from this model is displayed on the scan tool as the MAP Performance Test 2 parameter. |
| • | A fourth model is created from the combination and additional calculations of the throttle model and the first supercharger intake manifold model. The information from this model is displayed on the scan tool as the TP Performance Test parameter. |
| • | In addition 5 new models have been added, these models run in the background. |
The estimates of MAF, SCIP, and TP that are obtained from this system of models and calculations are then compared to the actual measured values from the MAF, SCIP, and the TP sensors and to each other to determine the appropriate DTC to fail. The following table illustrates the possible failure combinations and the resulting DTC or DTCs.
MAF Performance Test | MAP Performance Test 1 | MAP Performance Test 2 | TP Performance Test | DTCs Passed | DTCs Failed |
X | X | OK | OK | P0101, P0121, P1101, P1182 | None |
OK | OK | Fault | OK | P0101, P0121, P1101, P1182 | None |
Fault | OK | Fault | OK | P0121, P1101, P1182 | P0101 |
OK | Fault | Fault | OK | P0101, P0121, P1101 | P1182 |
Fault | Fault | Fault | OK | P0121, P1101 | P0101 P1182 |
X | X | OK | Fault | P0101, P1101, P1182 | P0121 |
OK | OK | Fault | Fault | P0101, P0121, P1101, P1182 | None |
Fault | OK | Fault | Fault | P0101, P0121, P1182 | P1101 |
X | Fault | Fault | Fault | P0101, P0121, P1101, P1182 | None |
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | DTCs P0096, P0097, P0098, P0102, P0103, P0107, P0108, P0111, P0112, P0113, P0116, P0117, P0118, P0335, P0336, P1183, P1184, P2226, P2227, P2228 are not set. |
| • | The engine speed is between 500-5,000 RPM. |
| • | The IAT Sensor parameter is between -7 and +125°C (+19 and +257°F). |
| • | The engine coolant temperature (ECT) Sensor parameter is between 70-121°C (158-250°F). |
| • | This DTC runs continuously within the enabling conditions. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The engine control module (ECM) detects that the actual measured airflow from the MAF, the MAP, SCIP, and the TP sensors is not within range of the calculated airflow that is derived from the system of models for more than 0.5 second.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
DTC P0101 is a Type B DTC.
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
DTC P0101 is a Type B DTC.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Connector End View Reference
Electrical Information Reference
DTC Type Reference
Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions
Scan Tool Reference
Special Tools Required
| • | J 38522 Variable Signal Generator |
| • | J 35616-200 Test Light - Probe Kit |
Diagnostic Aids
| • | Any condition that can cause the MAF, MAP, SCIP, and TP sensors to be shifted in value or any condition that may cause the by-pass valve to stick, at the same time may cause this DTC to set. |
| • | A slight to moderate resistance of 10-20 ohms on the ignition or ground circuits may cause this DTC to set. |
Caution: Refer to Road Test Caution in the Preface section.
| • | Road test the vehicle and verify that the MAF sensor calculated g/s and the actual MAF g/s parameters are near or equal to each other. |
| • | A skewed MAF sensor, intake air flow restriction or intake air flow leak after the MAF sensor may cause the calculated g/s and MAF g/s parameters to disagree. Road test the vehicle while observing both parameters under various engine loads. |
| • | A wide open throttle (WOT) acceleration from a stop should cause the MAF sensor parameter on the scan tool to increase rapidly. This increase should be from 6-10 g/s at idle to 380 g/s or more at the time of the 2-3 shift. |
| • | A steady or intermittent high resistance of 15 ohms or more on the ignition 1 voltage circuit will cause the MAF sensor values to be skewed high by up to 60 g/s. |
| • | A skewed or stuck ECT or IAT sensor 1 will cause the calculated models to be inaccurate and may cause this DTC to run when it should not. Refer to Temperature Versus Resistance . |
Circuit/System Verification
Important: If you cannot duplicate the condition, operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records.
- Verify the integrity of the air induction system by inspecting for the following conditions:
- Ignition ON, observe the MAP and SC Inlet Pressure Sensor kPa parameters with a scan tool. Start the engine. The MAP and SC Inlet Pressure Sensor kPa parameters should decrease.
- Ignition ON, depress the accelerator pedal completely and observe the TP Indicated Angle parameter with a scan tool. The TP Indicated Angle parameter should read 98-100 percent.
- With the ignition ON and the engine OFF, perform a snapshot of the throttle actuator control (TAC) data while performing the following action. Refer to Scan Tool Snapshot Procedure .
| • | A bypass valve that is binding or incorrectly adjusted |
| • | A restricted or collapsed air intake duct |
| • | A misaligned or damaged air intake duct |
| • | A dirty or deteriorating air filter element |
| • | Any objects blocking the air inlet probe of the MAF/IAT sensor |
| • | Any contamination or debris on the sensing elements in the probe of the MAF/IAT sensor |
| • | Any water intrusion in the induction system |
| • | Any vacuum leak downstream of the MAF/IAT sensor |
| • | An intake manifold leak |
| • | A SCIP sensor vacuum hose that is missing or damaged |
| • | A MAP sensor vacuum hose that is missing or damaged |
| • | A BARO sensor that is skewed or stuck |
| • | A skewed or stuck ECT or IAT sensor--Refer to Temperature Versus Resistance . |
| • | Any type of restriction in the exhaust system--Refer to Restricted Exhaust . |
| ⇒ | If the MAP Sensor kPa parameter does not decrease, refer to DTC P0106 . |
| ⇒ | If the SC Inlet Pressure kPa parameter does not decrease, refer to DTC P1182 . |
| ⇒ | If the TP Indicated Angle parameter is not within the specified range, refer to DTC P1516, P2101, P2119, or P2176 . |
| 4.1. | Slowly depress the accelerator pedal to WOT position and then slowly release the pedal. Exit from the snapshot and review the data. |
| 4.2. | Compare the TP Sensor 1 and the TP Sensor 2 parameters, frame by frame. The difference between the parameters should be less than 4 percent. |
| ⇒ | If the TP Sensor 1 and Sensor 2 parameter difference is more than 4 percent, refer to DTC P0120, P0122, P0123, P0220, P0222, P0223, or P2135 . |
Circuit/System Testing
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the MAF sensor.
- Ignition OFF, test for less than 5 ohms of resistance between the ground circuit terminal B and ground.
- Ignition ON, test for 4.8-5.2 volts between the MAF sensor signal circuit terminal A and ground.
- Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the MAF sensor ignition 1 voltage circuit terminal C and ground.
- Connect the J 38522 to the vehicle. Refer to Component Testing.
| ⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance. |
| ⇒ | If less than the specified range, test the MAF sensor signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the control module. |
| ⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the MAF sensor signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the control module. |
| ⇒ | If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ignition circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. |
Component Testing
To determine if the ECM can properly process the MAF sensor frequency signal, connect the J 38522 to the vehicle as follows:
- Turn OFF the ignition.
- Connect the battery voltage supply and ground the black lead.
- Connect the red lead to the signal circuit of the MAF sensor.
- Set the duty cycle switch to Normal.
- Set the Frequency switch to 5 K.
- Set the signal switch to 5 volts.
- Start the engine, observe the MAF Sensor parameter for the correct range of 4,950-5,025 Hz.
| ⇒ | If the MAF Sensor parameter is not within the specified range, replace the ECM. |
| ⇒ | If the MAF Sensor parameter is within the specified range, replace the MAF sensor. |
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
| • | Control Module References for ECM replacement, setup, and programming |
