Diagnostic Instructions
| • | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. |
| • | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach. |
| • | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provide an overview of each diagnostic category. |
DTC Descriptors
DTC P0101: Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor PerformanceDTC P0102: Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Circuit Low Frequency
DTC P0103: Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Circuit High Frequency
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit | Short to Ground | High Resistance | Open | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ignition 1 Voltage | P0102 | P0102 | P0102 | -- | P0101 |
MAF Sensor Signal | P0102 | P0102 | P0102 | P0103 | P0101 |
low Reference | -- | P0103 | P0103 | -- | P0101 |
Typical Scan Tool Data
Circuit | Short to Ground | Open | Short to Voltage |
|---|---|---|---|
Operating Conditions: Engine operating in Closed Loop. Parameter Normal Range: 3-4 g/s, 0.6-0.9 V | |||
Ignition 1 Voltage | 0 g/s, 0 V | 0 g/s, 0 V | -- |
MAF Sensor Signal | 0 g/s, 0 V | 0 g/s, 0 V | 196 g/s, 5 V |
Low Reference | 4 g/s, 0 V | 196 g/s, 5 V | --¹ |
¹ Internal ECM damage may occur if the circuit is shorted to B+. | |||
Circuit/System Description
The mass air flow (MAF) sensor is an air flow meter that measures the amount of air entering the engine. The control module uses the MAF sensor signal to provide the correct fuel delivery for all engine speeds and loads. A small quantity of air entering the engine indicates a deceleration or idle condition. A large quantity of air entering the engine indicates an acceleration or high load condition. The control module applies a voltage to the sensor on the signal circuit. The sensor uses the voltage to produce a frequency based on the inlet air flow through the sensor bore. The frequency varies within a range of near 2,000 Hertz at idle to near 10,000 Hertz at maximum engine load.
Conditions for Running the DTC
P0101
| • | DTCs P0121, P0122, and P0123 are not set. |
| • | The engine speed is between 450-3,500 RPM. |
| • | The engine load is stable between 0.3-0.7 percent. |
| • | The fuel system is in Closed Loop. |
| • | DTC P0101 runs continuously once the above conditions are met for greater than 1 second. |
P0102 and P0103 with Throttle Actuator Control
| • | The engine is running. |
| • | The TP indicated angle parameter is less than 1 percent. |
| • | DTCs P0102 and P0103 run continuously once the above conditions are met. |
P0102 and P0103 w/o Throttle Actuator Control
| • | The engine is running. |
| • | The engine speed is below 6,500 RPM. |
| • | DTCs P0102 and P0103 run continuously once the above conditions are met. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
P0101
The engine control module (ECM) detects that the MAF sensor signal is not within a predetermined range of the calculated MAF value.
P0102 with Throttle Actuator Control
The ECM detects that the MAF sensor signal is less than 1 volt for greater than 10 seconds.
P0102 w/o Throttle Actuator Control
The ECM detects the MAF signal is less than 2 g/s for greater than 1 second.
P0103 with Throttle Actuator Control
The ECM detects that the MAF sensor signal is greater than 4.9 volts for greater than 10 seconds.
P0103 w/o Throttle Actuator Control
The ECM detects the MAF signal is greater than 192 g/s for greater than 1 second.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
With Throttle Actuator Control
| • | DTC P0101 is a Type B DTC. |
| • | DTCs P0102 and P0103 are Type A DTCs. |
w/o Throttle Actuator Control
DTCs P0101, P0102 and P0103 are Type B DTCs.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
With Throttle Actuator Control
| • | DTC P0101 is a Type B DTC. |
| • | DTCs P0102 and P0103 are Type A DTCs. |
w/o Throttle Actuator Control
DTCs P0101, P0102 and P0103 are Type B DTCs.
Diagnostic Aids
| • | Inspect the harness of the MAF sensor to verify that it is not routed too close to the following components: |
| - | The secondary ignition wires or coils |
| - | Any solenoids |
| - | Any relays |
| - | Any motors |
| • | 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 3-10 g/s at idle to greater than 150 g/s at the time of the 1-2 shift. If the increase is not observed, inspect for a restriction in the induction system or the exhaust system. |
| • | Inspect for any contamination, water intrusion, or debris on the sensing elements of the MAF sensor. If debris is present, clean the sensor. If the sensor cannot be cleaned, replace the sensor. |
| • | A high resistance may cause a driveability concern before this DTC sets. |
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Connector End View Reference
Electrical Information Reference
DTC Type Reference
Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions
Scan Tool Reference
Circuit/System Verification
- Engine idling for 1 minute, verify the scan tool MAF sensor voltage parameter is between 0.5-0.9 volts.
- Operate the vehicle within the conditions for running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that are captured in the Freeze Frame/Failure Records Data List.
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 low reference circuit and ground.
- Ignition ON, test for battery voltage on the ignition 1 voltage circuit.
- Verify the scan tool MAF sensor voltage parameter is less than 1 volt.
- Connect a test lamp between the ignition 1 voltage circuit and the signal circuit. Verify the MAF sensor voltage parameter is greater than 4.8 volts.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the MAF sensor.
| ⇒ | If greater than 5 ohms, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM. |
| ⇒ | If less than B+, repair the open/high resistance in the ignition 1 voltage circuit. |
| ⇒ | If greater than 1 volt, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM. |
| ⇒ | If less than 4.8 volts, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM. |
Component Testing
- Ignition OFF, remove the MAF sensor.
- Install 3 jumper wires between the harness connector and the MAF sensor.
- Ignition ON, measure for voltage on the MAF signal circuit when blowing air thru the MAF sensor.
| ⇒ | If the signal voltage did not increase with air flow, replace the MAF sensor. |
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
| • | Control Module References for control module replacement, setup, and programming |
