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DTC P0101, P0102, or P0103

DTC P0101, P0102, or P0103

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 provides an overview of each diagnostic category.


DTC Descriptor

DTC P0101 64

Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Performance

DTC P0102 12

Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Circuit Low Frequency

DTC P0103 11

Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Circuit High Frequency

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit Short to Ground Open/High Resistance Short to Voltage Signal Performance
Ignition Voltage

P0102 12

P0102 12

-

P0101 64

Signal

P0102 12

P0102 12

P0103 11

P0101 64

Ground

-

P0102 12

-

P0101 64



Circuit/System Description

The mass air flow (MAF) sensor is located in the air intake duct. The MAF sensor is an airflow meter that measures the amount of air that enters the engine. The MAF sensor uses a hot film that is cooled by air flowing past the sensing film as air enters the engine. The amount of cooling is proportional to the amount of the air flow. As the air flow increases, greater current is required in order to maintain the hot film at a constant temperature. The engine control module (ECM) uses the MAF sensor in order to provide the correct fuel delivery for all operating conditions.

Conditions for Running the DTC


The ignition is ON

The battery voltage is greater than 8.5 V

The engine speed is between 1,000-4,000 RPM


Conditions for Setting the DTC

The ECM detects the MAF signal circuit is open, shorted to ground, or shorted to a voltage for less than 1 s.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

DTCs P0101, P0102 and P0103 are Type B DTCs.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

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:

- Any solenoids

- Any relays

- Any motors

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

Engine Controls Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Electrical Information Reference


Circuit Testing

Connector Repairs

Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Wiring Repairs


DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification


1. Run the engine for 60 s and check the DTC information with a scan tool. Diagnostic trouble codes P0101, P0102 and P0103 must not be activated.

2. Operate the vehicle within the conditions for running the DTC to verify the DTC does not reset. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.


Circuit/System Testing


1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the B75B Mass Air Flow/Intake Air Temperature Sensor.

2. Test for less than 5 Ω between the ground circuit terminal 2 and ground.

3. If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.

4. Ignition ON, test for greater than 11 V voltage between the ignition circuit terminal 4 and ground.

5. If less than the specified range, test the ignition circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal and the ignition circuit fuse is open, test all the components connected to the ignition circuit and replace as necessary.

6. Test for 4.8-5.2 V between the signal circuit terminal 5 and ground.

7. If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for an open/high resistance or a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.

8. If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.

9. If all circuits test normal, replace the B75B Mass Air Flow/Intake Air Temperature Sensor.


Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.


Mass Airflow Sensor with Intake Air Temperature Sensor Replacement

Control Module References for Engine Control Module replacement, setup, and programming