P0103
DTC P0103 MASS OR VOLUME AIR FLOW CIRCUIT HIGH INPUTComponent Location:
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAFS) is located between the air cleaner assembly and the throttle body. The MAFS uses a hot film type sensing element to measure the mass of intake air entering the engine. This hot film type air flow sensor consists of a hot film sensor, housing and metering ducts. Mass air flow rate is measured by detection of heat transfer from a hot film probe. The change in air flow rate causes change in the amount of heat being transferred from the hot film probe surface to the air. A large amount of intake air represents acceleration or high load conditions while a small amount of intake air represents deceleration or idle. The mass of intake air should increase at acceleration and be stable during constant engine speed. The ECM uses this information to determine the injection duration and ignition timing for the desired air/fuel ratio.
DTC DESCRIPTION
ECM sets DTC P0103 if the ECM detects signal voltage higher than the possible range of a properly operating MAF sensor.
DTC Detecting Condition:
Specification:
Schematic Diagram:
DTC Detecting Condition:
MONITOR DTC STATUS
NOTE: It any codes relating to TPS or MAFS are stored, do ALL REPAIRS associated with those codes before proceeding with further troubleshooting
1. Connect scan tool and select "Diagnostic Trouble Codes(DTCs)" mode.
2. Press F4(DTAL) to select DTC information from the DTCs menu.
3. Confirm that "DTC Readiness Flag" indicates "Complete". If not, drive the vehicle within conditions noted in the freeze frame data or enable conditions.
4. Read "DTC Status" parameter.
5. Is parameter displayed "History(Not Present) fault"?
NOTE:
- History (Not Present) fault: DTC occurred but has been cleared.
- Present fault: DTC is occurring at present time.
YES: Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact in the sensor's and/or ECM's connector or was repaired and ECM memory was not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for loose or poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
NO: Go to next step as below.
TERMINAL AND CONNECTOR INSPECTION
1. Many malfunctions in the electrical system are caused by poor harness(es) and terminals. Faults can also be caused by interference from other electrical systems, and mechanical or chemical damage.
2. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage.
3. Has a problem been found?
YES: Repair as necessary and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
NO: Go to "Component Inspection" procedure.
GROUND CIRCUIT INSPECTION
1. Ignition "OFF".
2. Disconnect MAF sensor connector.
3. Measure resistance between terminal 1 of the sensor harness connector and chassis ground.
Specification Approx. 0 ohms
4. Is resistance within the specification?
YES: Go to "Signal Circuit Inspection" procedure.
NO: Check for an open or short to battery in harness. Repair as necessary and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
SIGNAL CIRCUIT INSPECTION
1. Ignition "ON" & Engine "OFF".
2. Measure voltage between terminal 2 of the MAF sensor harness connector and chassis ground.
Specification : Approx. 0 V
3. Is voltage within the specification?
YES: Go to "Component Inspection" procedure.
NO: Repair short to battery in harness and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
COMPONENT INSPECTION
1. Engine "ON".
2. Connect Scantool and monitor the "MASS AIR FLOW(V)" parameter on the Scantool data list.
3. Monitor the "MASS AIR FLOW(V)" parameter on the Scantool.
Specification
Approx. 0.6-1.0 V at idle & No load
Approx. 1.0-1.3 V at idle & A/C "ON"
4. Is MAF sensor voltage within the specification?
YES: Check for poor connection between ECM and component: backed out terminal, improper mating, broken locks or poor terminal to wire connection. Repair as necessary and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
NO: Check MAFS for contamination, deterioration, or damage. Substitute with a known-good MAFS and check for proper operation. It the problem is corrected, replace MAFS and then go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR
After a repair, it is essential to verify that the fault has been corrected.
1. Connect scan tool and select "Diagnostic Trouble Codes(DTCs)" mode.
2. Press F4DTAL) and confirm that "DTC Readiness Flag" indicates "Complete". If not, drive the vehicle within conditions noted in the freeze frame data or enable conditions
3. Read "DTC Status" parameter.
4. Is parameter displayed "History(Not Present) fault"?
YES: System performing to specification at this time. Clear the DTC.
NO: Go to the applicable troubleshooting procedure.