SFI SYSTEM (w/o EGR System), Diagnostic DTC:P0102, P0103

DTC Code DTC Name
P0102 Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit Low Input
P0103 Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit High Input

DESCRIPTION

The mass air flow meter sub-assembly 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 the appropriate air fuel ratio.

Inside the mass air flow meter sub-assembly, 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 given 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 these components in the mass air flow meter sub-assembly. The voltage level is proportional to the air flow through the sensor, and the ECM uses it to calculate the intake air volume.

The circuit is constructed so that the platinum hot wire and the temperature sensor create a bridge circuit, and the power transistor is controlled so that the potentials of A and B remain equal to maintain the predetermined temperature.

Tech Tips

When any of these DTCs are set, the ECM enters fail-safe mode. During fail-safe mode, the ignition timing is calculated by the ECM, according to the engine speed and throttle valve position. Fail-safe mode continues until a pass condition is detected.

A01NDRTE02
DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P0102 Mass air flow meter sub-assembly voltage is less than 0.2 V for 3 seconds

  • Open or short in mass air flow meter sub-assembly circuit

  • Mass air flow meter sub-assembly

  • ECM
P0103 Mass air flow meter sub-assembly voltage is more than 4.9 V for 3 seconds

  • Open or short in mass air flow meter sub-assembly circuit

  • Mass air flow meter sub-assembly

  • ECM

Tech Tips

When any of these DTCs are set, check the air flow rate by entering the following menus on the intelligent tester: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / All Data / MAF.

Mass Air Flow Rate (gm/sec) Malfunction
Approximately 0.0

  • Open in mass air flow meter sub-assembly power source circuit

  • Open or short in VG circuit
271.0 or more Open in E2G circuit

WIRING DIAGRAM

A01NH6SE07

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

Note

Inspect the fuses for circuits related to this system before performing the following inspection procedure.

Tech Tips

Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. 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.

PROCEDURE


  1. READ DTC OUTPUT


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the power switch on (IG).

    3. Turn the tester on.

    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / DTC.

    5. Read the DTCs.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTC P0102 is output A
      DTC P0103 is output B

    B

    CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SENSOR GROUND) Click here

    A

  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (POWER SOURCE VOLTAGE)


    1. A01NFVQE23
      Text in Illustration
      *1

      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to Mass Air Flow Meter Sub-assembly)

      Disconnect the mass air flow meter sub-assembly connector.

    2. Turn the power switch on (IG).

    3. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage
      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      D3-3 (+B) - Body ground Power switch on (IG) 11 to 14 V

    4. Reconnect the mass air flow meter sub-assembly connector.


    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (MASS AIR FLOW METER SUB-ASSEMBLY - EFI MAIN RELAY)

    OK

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (MASS AIR FLOW METER SUB-ASSEMBLY - ECM)


    1. Disconnect the mass air flow meter sub-assembly connector.

    2. Disconnect the ECM connector.

    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance (Check for Open)
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      D3-5 (VG) - D1-121 (VG) Always Below 1 Ω
      D3-4 (E2G) - D1-120 (E2G) Always Below 1 Ω
      Standard Resistance (Check for Short)
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      D3-5 (VG) or D1-121 (VG) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    4. Reconnect the mass air flow meter sub-assembly connector.

    5. Reconnect the ECM connector.


    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (MASS AIR FLOW METER SUB-ASSEMBLY - ECM)

    OK

  4. INSPECT MASS AIR FLOW METER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Inspect the mass air flow meter sub-assembly, referring to the On-vehicle Inspection for Mass Air Flow Meter Click here.

    2. Inspect the mass air flow meter sub-assembly, referring to the Inspection for Mass Air Flow Meter Click here.

    3. Inspect the function of the mass air flow meter sub-assembly.


      1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

      2. Turn the power switch on (IG).

      3. Turn the tester on.

      4. Put the engine in inspection mode (maintenance mode) Click here.

      5. Start the engine.

      6. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / All Data / MAF.

      7. Check that the MAF value changes when the engine is raced.

        OK
        The reading changes.

    NG

    REPLACE MASS AIR FLOW METER SUB-ASSEMBLY Click here

    OK

    REPLACE ECM Click here

  5. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SENSOR GROUND)


    1. Disconnect the mass air flow meter sub-assembly connector.

    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance (Check for Open)
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      D3-4 (E2G) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω

    3. Reconnect the mass air flow meter sub-assembly connector.


    NG

    CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (MASS AIR FLOW METER SUB-ASSEMBLY - ECM) Click here

    OK

    REPLACE MASS AIR FLOW METER SUB-ASSEMBLY Click here

  6. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (MASS AIR FLOW METER SUB-ASSEMBLY - ECM)


    1. Disconnect the mass air flow meter sub-assembly connector.

    2. Disconnect the ECM connector.

    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance (Check for Open)
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      D3-4 (E2G) - D1-120 (E2G) Always Below 1 Ω

    4. Reconnect the mass air flow meter sub-assembly connector.

    5. Reconnect the ECM connector.


    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (MASS AIR FLOW METER SUB-ASSEMBLY - ECM)

    OK

    REPLACE ECM Click here