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DTC P0102 (2014 2015 2016)

DTC P0102  : MAF Sensor Circuit Low Voltage

NOTE:  Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information - Refer to: How to Troubleshoot the Fuel and Emissions Systems,  or How to Troubleshoot the A/T System (2014 2015),  or How to Troubleshoot the Brake Booster Pressure Monitoring System (2016 2017 2018 2019 2020), or How to Troubleshoot the Fuel and Emissions Systems(With Auto Idle Stop System) (2016) .

DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
P0102 MAF Sensor Circuit Low Voltage      

DTC (PGM-FI)

  1. Problem verification

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, and wait 2 seconds.

    - 2. Check the parameter(s) below with the HDS.

    Signal Threshold Current conditions
    Values Unit Values Unit
    MAF SENSOR Less than 0.1 V    

    Do the current condition(s) match the threshold?

    YES 

    The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.

    NO 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the MAF sensor/IAT sensor and the PCM. If the freeze data/on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the freeze data/on-board snapshot.

  2. Open wire check (IGP line

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    - 2. Disconnect the following connector.

    MAF sensor/IAT sensor 5P connector

    - 3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    - 4. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
      MAF sensor/IAT sensor 5P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit IGP
    Test point 1 MAF sensor/IAT sensor 5P connector No. 1 (YEL)
    Test point 2 Body ground
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    Is there battery voltage?

    YES 

    The IGP wire is OK. Go to step 3.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the IGP wire between PGM-FI main relay 1 and the MAF sensor/IAT sensor.

  3. Determine possible failure area (VGP line, others)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    - 2. Measure the resistance between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      MAF sensor/IAT sensor 5P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit VGP
    Test point 1 MAF sensor/IAT sensor 5P connector No. 3 (LT GRN)
    Test point 2 Body ground
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    Is there 190-210 k-Ω

    YES 

    Go to step 6.

    NO 

    Go to step 4.

  4. Shorted wire check (VGP line)

    -1. Jump the SCS line with the HDS

    - 2. Disconnect the following connector.

    PCM connector A (51P) - Refer to: How to Troubleshoot the A/T System (2014 2015),  or How to Troubleshoot the Fuel and Emissions Systems,  or How to Troubleshoot the Brake Booster Pressure Monitoring System (2016 2017 2018 2019 2020), or How to Troubleshoot the Fuel and Emissions Systems(With Auto Idle Stop System) (2016) 

    - 3. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      MAF sensor/IAT sensor 5P connector: disconnected
      PCM connector A (51P): disconnected
    Test circuit VGP
    Test point 1 MAF sensor/IAT sensor 5P connector No. 3 (LT GRN)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH318620Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Repair a short in the VGP wire between the PCM (A32) and the MAF sensor/IAT sensor.

    NO 

    The VGP wire is not shorted. Go to step 5.

  5. Open wire check (VGP line)

    -1. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      MAF sensor/IAT sensor 5P connector: disconnected
      PCM connector A (51P): disconnected
    Test circuit VGP
    Test point 1 MAF sensor/IAT sensor 5P connector No. 3 (LT GRN)
    Test point 2 PCM connector A (51P) No. 32 (GRN)
    GHH318621Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The VGP wire is OK. Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good PCM - Refer to: PCM Removal and Installation (2014 2015), or PCM Removal and Installation (2016) .

    NO 

    Repair an open in the VGP wire between the PCM (A32) and the MAF sensor/IAT sensor.

  6. MAF sensor/IAT sensor check (substitution)

    -1. Substitute a known-good MAF sensor/IAT sensor.

    - 2. Reconnect all connectors.

    - 3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    - 4. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

    - 5. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 2, 000 rpm without load (in P or N).

    - 6. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
    P0102 MAF Sensor Circuit Low Voltage      

    Is DTC P0102 indicated?

    YES 

    The MAF sensor/IAT sensor is OK. Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good PCM - Refer to: PCM Removal and Installation (2014 2015), or PCM Removal and Installation (2016) .

    NO 

    Replace the original MAF sensor/IAT sensor .