DTC P0100 Mass Air Flow Circuit Malfunction: DTC P0102 Mass Air Flow Circuit Low: DTC P0103 Mass Air Flow Circuit High: Description
The Mass Air Flow (MAF) meter measures the amount of air flowing through the throttle valve. The ECM uses this information to determine the fuel injection time and provide a proper air fuel ratio. Inside the MAF meter, there is a heated platinum wire exposed to the flow of intake air.
By applying a specific current to the wire, the ECM heats this wire to a given temperature. The flow of incoming air cools the wire and an internal thermistor, affecting their resistance. To maintain a constant current value, the ECM varies the voltage applied to these components in the MAF meter. The voltage level is proportional to the air flow through the sensor. The ECM interprets this voltage as the intake air amount.
The circuit is constructed so that the platinum hot wire and temperature sensor provide a bridge circuit, with the power transistor controlled so that the potential of A and B remains equal to maintain the set temperature.
| DTC No. | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area |
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| P0100 | Open or short in Mass Air Flow (MAF) meter circuit with more than 3 seconds at engine speed 4,000 rpm or less (1 trip detection logic) |
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| P0102 | Open or short in MAF meter circuit with more than 3 seconds at engine speed 4,000 rpm or less (1 trip detection logic) |
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| P0103 | Open to EVG in MAF meter circuit with more than 3 seconds at engine speed 4,000 rpm or less Short to +B in MAF meter circuit with more than 3 seconds at engine speed 4,000 rpm or less (1 trip detection logic) |
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HINT:
After confirming DTC P0100, P0102 or P0103, use the intelligent tester to confirm the MAF (to reach the MAF menu: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DATA LIST / PRIMARY).
| Mass Air Flow Rate (g/sec.) | Malfunction |
| Approximately 0.0 |
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| Mass Air Flow Rate (g/sec.) | Malfunction |
|---|---|
| 271.0 or more | E2G circuit open |