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DTC P0101: MAF Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Problem

NOTE:
  • Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION )
  • If DTC P1128, P1129, P2228, and/or P2229 are stored at the same time as DTC P0101, troubleshoot those DTCs first, then recheck for DTC P0101
  1. Check for poor connections or damage to these parts
    • PCV hose
    • Intake air duct
    • Air cleaner
    • Purge (PCS) line
    • Brake booster
    • Brake booster hose

    Are the parts OK? 

    YES  -Go to step 2

    NO  -Repair or replace the damaged parts, then go to step  15

  2. Check for damage or looseness at the air duct in the air cleaner

    Is it OK? 

    YES  -Go to step 3

    NO  -Reconnect or replace the air duct in the air cleaner, then go to step  15

  3. Check for a dirty air cleaner element
  4. Is it dirty? 

    YES  -Replace the air cleaner element (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), then go to step  15

    NO  -Go to step 4

  5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0)
  6. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II)
  7. Check the MAF SENSOR in the DATA LIST with the HDS

    Is there about 0 2 gm/s or 0 5 V? 

    YES  -Go to step 7

    NO  -Go to step  13

  8. Start the engine
  9. Vary the engine speed between 2,000 rpm and 3,000 rpm
  10. Check the MAF SENSOR in the DATA LIST with the HDS

    Does the reading change? 

    YES  -Go to step 10

    NO  -Go to step  13

  11. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm without load (A/T in P or N, M/T in neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle
  12. Test-drive the vehicle for several minutes in the range of these recorded freeze data parameters
    • ENGINE SPEED
    • VSS
    • MAP SENSOR
    • MAF SENSOR
  13. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0101 m the DTCs MENU with the HDS

    Does the screen indicate FAILED? 

    YES  -Go to step 13

    NO  -If the screen indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the MAF sensor and the ECM/PCM If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step  11 and recheck

  14. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0)
  15. Replace the MAF sensor/IAT sensor (see MAF SENSOR/IAT SENSOR REPLACEMENT )
  16. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  17. Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS
  18. Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure (see ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE )
  19. Test-drive the vehicle for several minutes in the range of these recorded freeze data parameters
    • ENGINE SPEED
    • VSS
    • MAP SENSOR
    • MAF SENSOR
  20. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS

    Is DTC P0101 indicated? 

    YES  -Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the MAF sensor and the ECM/PCM, then go to step  1

    NO  -Go to step 20

  21. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0101 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS

    Does the screen indicate PASSED? 

    YES  -Troubleshooting is complete If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs were indicated in step  19, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting

    NO  -If the screen indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the MAF sensor and the ECM/PCM, then go to step  1 If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step  18