Circuit Description
The mass air flow (MAF) sensor measures the amount of air ingested by the engine. The direct measurement of the air entering the engine is more accurate than calculating the airflow from the manifold abolute pressure (MAP), the intake air temperature (IAT) and the engine speed (speed/density). The MAF sensor has a battery feed, ground, and a signal circuit.
The MAF sensor used on this engine is a hot wire type. This engine uses the MAF sensor to measure air flow rate. The MAF output frequency is a function of the power required to keep the air flow sensing elements, or hot wires, at a fixed temperature above the ambient temperature. Air flowing through the sensor cools the sensing elements. The amount of cooling is proportional to the amount of air flow. The MAF sensor requires a greater amount of current in order to maintain the hot wires at a constant temperature as the air flow increases. The MAF sensor converts the changes in current draw to a frequency signal read by the powertrain control module (PCM). The PCM calculates the air flow (grams per second) based on this signal.
The PCM monitors the MAF sensor frequency. The PCM can determine if the sensor is stuck low, stuck high, not providing the airflow value expected for a given operating condition, or that the signal appears to be stuck based on a lack of signal variation expected during the normal operation. This diagnostic tests the range and performance of the MAF sensor. The MAF system performance or rationality diagnostic uses the MAP, the IAT, and the engine speed to calculate an expected airflow rate. The PCM then compares the rate to the actual measured airflow from the MAF sensor. The PCM only compares the actual MAF value and the calculated value during conditions where the values are likely to match. This DTC sets if the actual MAF reading is not within a predetermined range of the calculated reading.
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | DTCs P0102, P0103, P0107, P0108, P0121, P0122, P0123 not set. |
| • | The engine is running. |
| • | The throttle position (TP) sensor angle is less than 50 percent and the engine vacuum (BARO-MAP) is more than 65 kPa. |
| • | The system voltage is more than 11 volts but less than 16 volts. |
| • | The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) pintle position is less than 90 percent. |
| • | The change in TP sensor is less than 3 percent. |
| • | All above conditions stable for 2.0 seconds. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
| • | The MAF frequency is 50 percent different from the speed density calculation. |
| • | All conditions met for 5.0 seconds. |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The powertrain control module (PCM) stores the DTC information into memory when the diagnostic runs and fails. |
| • | The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) will not illuminate. |
| • | The PCM records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The PCM stores this information in the Failure Records. |
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
| • | A last test failed, or current DTC, clears when the diagnostic runs and does not fail. |
| • | A history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other non-emission related diagnostic. |
| • | Use a scan tool in order to clear the DTC. |
Diagnostic Aids
Important:
• Remove any debris from the PCM connector surfaces before servicing
the PCM. Inspect the PCM connector gaskets when diagnosing or replacing the
PCM. Ensure that the gaskets are installed correctly. The gaskets prevent
contaminant intrusion into the PCM. • For any test that requires probing the PCM or component
harness connectors, use the J 35616
connector test adapter kit . Using this kit
prevents any damage to the harness connector terminals. Refer
to
Using Connector Test Adapters
in Wiring Systems for procedures.
For an intermittent, refer to Symptoms .
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
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The MAF system performance or rationality diagnostic uses the MAP sensor signal along with other inputs in order to calculate an expected airflow rate. The PCM then compares the expected flow rate to the actual measured airflow from the MAF sensor. The first few steps of this table verifies the MAP sensor is working properly. Correct any MAP sensor DTCs first.
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The MAP sensor is difficult to remove. Twist the MAP sensor forward and pull up. This forward motion clears the retaining clip.
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This step monitors a smooth transition to the original scan tool value.
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Using the Freeze Frame and/or Failure Records data may aid in locating an intermittent condition. If you cannot duplicate the DTC, the information included in the Freeze Frame and/or Failure Records data can help determine how many miles since the DTC set. The Fail Counter and Pass Counter can also help determine how many ignition cycles the diagnostic reported a pass and/or a fail. Operate the vehicle within the same Freeze Frame conditions, such as RPM, load, vehicle speed, temperature, that you observed. This isolates when the DTC failed.
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Any un-metered air causes this DTC to set. Inspect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system for vacuum leaks. Also inspect the dip stick for being pulled out. Inspect the oil fill cap for being loose.
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This step verifies the signal circuit from the MAF sensor electrical connector to the PCM.
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This step verifies whether a ground and B+ circuit is available.
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This step tests the signal circuit for an open.
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This step tests the signal circuit for a short to B+.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No | ||||||||
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1 | Did you perform the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check? | -- | ||||||||||
If any MAP sensor DTCs are set, refer to the applicable DTC before proceeding.
Is the MAP sensor voltage outside of the specified range? | 0.8-4V | Go to DTC P0107 Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor Circuit Low Voltage or DTC P0108 Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor Circuit High Voltage | ||||||||||
Did the MAP sensor value change smoothly through the entire range of the test without any erratic readings? | -- | |||||||||||
4 | Apply 20 inches Hg vacuum to the MAP sensor. Is the MAP sensor reading on the scan tool the same or less than the specified value? | 34 kPa | ||||||||||
Disconnect the vacuum source from the MAP sensor. Does the MAP sensor reading return to the original value that was observed in step 3? | -- | |||||||||||
Does the DTC reset? | -- | Go to Diagnostic Aids | ||||||||||
Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | |||||||||||
Is the voltage near the specified value? | 5V | |||||||||||
Connect a test lamp between the MAF sensor ignition feed and the ground circuit at the MAF sensor harness connector. Is the test lamp illuminated? | -- | |||||||||||
Is the voltage less than the specified value? | 4.5V | |||||||||||
Does the voltage measure near the specified value? | 0V | |||||||||||
12 | Connect a test lamp between the MAF sensor ignition feed circuit and the battery ground. Is the test lamp illuminated? | -- | ||||||||||
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Did you find a poor connection? | -- | ||||||||||
14 |
Did you find and repair the condition? | -- | ||||||||||
15 | Locate and repair the open in the ground circuit to the MAF sensor. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||
16 | Locate and repair the open in the ignition feed circuit to the MAF sensor. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||
17 | Locate and repair the short to voltage in the MAF sensor signal circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||
18 | Replace the MAF/IAT sensor. Refer to Mass Airflow Sensor/Intake Air Temperature Sensor Replacement . Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||
19 | Replace the MAP sensor. Refer to Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Replacement . Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||
20 |
Important: The replacement PCM must be programmed. Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming . Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||
21 |
Does the scan tool indicate that this test ran and passed? | -- | ||||||||||
22 | Select the Capture Info option and the Review Info option using the scan tool. Does the scan tool display any DTCs that you have not diagnosed? | -- | Go to the applicable DTC table | System OK |
