Mass Air Flow Circuit Range / Performance Problem (P0101)

Refer to DTC P0102 (See page ).

The mass air flow 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 mass air flow 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 mass air flow 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 mass air flow meter for malfunctions. The average engine load value ratio is obtained by comparing the average engine load calculated from the mass air flow 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 below the threshold value, the ECM determines that the intake air volume is low, and if the average engine load value ratio is above 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 the DTC is stored.

Refer to DTC P0102 (See page ).

1. 1
   Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
2. 2
   Turn the ignition switch to ON.
3. 3
   Turn the Techstream on.
4. 4
   Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure) (See page ).
5. 5
   Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
6. 6
   Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the Techstream on.
7. 7
   Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature reaches 70 °C or higher [A].
8. 8
   Drive the vehicle at approximately 80 km/h to 112 km/h for 5 minutes or more [B].

   CAUTION:

   When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.

   HINT:

   Drive while keeping the engine load as stable as possible.

9. 9
   Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes [C].
10. 10
    Read the Pending DTCs.

    HINT:

    • If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
    • If a pending DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.
11. 11
    Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Utility / All Readiness.
12. 12
    Input the DTC: P0101.
13. 13
    Check the DTC judgment result.

    Techstream Display	Description
    NORMAL	DTC judgment completed System normal
    ABNORMAL	DTC judgment completed System abnormal
    INCOMPLETE	DTC judgment not completed Perform driving pattern after confirming DTC enabling conditions
    N/A	Unable to perform DTC judgment Number of DTCs which do not fulfill DTC preconditions has reached ECU memory limit

    HINT:

    • If the judgment result shows NORMAL, the system is normal.
    • If the judgment result shows ABNORMAL, the system has a malfunction.
    • If the judgment result shows INCOMPLETE or N/A, perform steps [B] and [C] again.
14. 14
    If no pending DTC is output, perform a universal trip and check for permanent DTCs (See page ).
    

    HINT:

    • If a permanent DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
    • If no permanent DTC is output, the system is normal.

HINT:

Read freeze frame data using the Techstream. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as freeze frame data the moment a DTC is stored. 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.

1. CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0101)

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.

(c) Turn the Techstream on.

(d) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.

(e) Read the DTCs.

HINT:

If any DTCs other than P0101 are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.

B

GO TO DTC CHART

A

1. CHECK INTAKE SYSTEM

(a) Check the intake system for vacuum leakage (See page ).

OK:

No leakage from intake system.

HINT:

Perform "Inspection After Repair" after repairing or replacing the intake system (See page ).

NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE INTAKE SYSTEM

OK

1. CHECK PCV HOSE CONNECTIONS

(a) Check the PCV hose connections (See page ).

OK:

PCV hose is connected correctly and is not damaged.

OK

REPLACE MASS AIR FLOW METER

NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE PCV HOSE