P0101
DTC P0101 Mass Air Flow Circuit Range / Performance ProblemDTC Detection Condition:
DESCRIPTION
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
Monitor Strategy:
Typical Enabling Conditions (Part 1):
Typical Enabling Conditions (Part 2):
Typical Malfunction Thresholds:
The MAF meter is a sensor that measures the amount of air flowing through the throttle valve. The ECM uses this information to determine the fuel injection time and to provide an appropriate air-fuel ratio. Inside the MAF meter, there is a heated platinum wire which is exposed to the flow of intake air. By applying a specific electrical current to the wire, the ECM heats it to a specific temperature. The flow of incoming air cools both the wire and an internal thermistor, affecting their resistance. To maintain a constant current value, the ECM varies the voltage applied to the the wire and internal thermistor of the MAF meter. The voltage level is proportional to the airflow through the sensor, and the ECM uses it to calculate the intake air volume.
The ECM monitors the average engine load value ratio to check the MAF meter for malfunctions. The average engine load value ratio is obtained by comparing the average engine load calculated from the MAF meter output to the average engine load estimated from the driving conditions, such as the engine speed and the throttle opening angle. If the average engine load value ratio is the threshold value, the ECM determines that the intake air volume is low, and if the average engine load value ratio is the threshold value, the ECM determines that the intake air volume is high.
If this is detected in 2 consecutive driving cycles, the MIL is illuminated and a DTC is set.
CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN
HINT: Performing this confirmation pattern will activate the mass air flow performance monitor.
1. Connect the intelligent tester or Techstream to the DLC3.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
3. Turn the tester ON.
4. Clear DTCs.
5. Start the engine, and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature reaches 70 °C (158 °F) or higher.
6. Drive the vehicle at approximately 62 mph (100 km/h) for 20 seconds or more.
7. Enter the following menus:
- Intelligent tester - Select: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DTC INFO / PENDING CODES; then check if any DTCs (any pending DTCs) are set.
- Techstream - Select: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes / Pending; then check if any DTCs (any pending DTCs) are set.
WIRING DIAGRAM
Refer to DTC P0100 (see ES-126).
Step 1-3:
Step 3(Continued):
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT: Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester or Techstream. Freeze frame data records the engine condition when malfunctions are detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.