The mass air flow (MAF) sensor is an air flow meter that measures the amount of air entering the engine. The control module uses the MAF sensor signal to provide the correct fuel delivery for all engine speeds and loads. The MAF sensor is a hot wire design. A platinum hot wire and a thermistor are located in the intake air bypass passage of the MAF sensor housing. The temperature of the platinum hot wire is affected by exposure to air flow and by exposure to air temperature. The platinum hot wire is maintained at a set temperature by controlling the current flow through the wire. The MAF sensor converts the changes in current flow to a voltage signal. The voltage signal from the MAF sensor enables the PCM to detect changes in air density and changes in air volume.

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DTC P0101 is a Type B DTC.

DTC P0101 is a Type B DTC.

Schematic Reference

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Control Module References for scan tool information

1. Engine running for 1 minute, verify the MAF sensor scan tool parameter is between 1.5-5.0 g/s.
2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC to verify the DTC does not reset. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.

1. Verify the following conditions do not exist:

•	Objects blocking the MAF sensor inlet

•	Intake manifold vacuum leaks

•	Throttle body vacuum leaks

•	A faulty, missing, or incorrectly installed positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve

•	Vacuum hose splits, kinks, or incorrect connections

•	Excessive coking or carbon deposits of the throttle valve and throttle bore

⇒	If you find any of the above conditions, repair as necessary.

2. If all conditions test normal, test or replace the MAF sensor.

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the MAF sensor.

Important: This test is valid only when the MAF sensor circuits test normal.

2. Install 3 jumper wires between the MAF sensor and the harness connector terminal as listed:

•	MAF sensor signal low circuit terminal 4

•	MAF sensor signal high circuit terminal 5

•	MAF sensor ignition positive voltage circuit terminal 3

3. Ignition ON, measure for voltage on the MAF signal circuit when blowing air thru the MAF sensor.

⇒	If the signal voltage did not increase with air flow, replace the MAF sensor.

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.