P0103
DTC P0103CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The mass air flow (MAF) sensor is an air flow meter that measures the amount of air entering the engine. The engine control module (ECM) uses the MAF sensor voltage signal to provide the correct fuel delivery for a reduction in emissions. The ECM uses the MAF sensor signal to control fuel delivery until a calibrated amount of engine air flow is attained. The MAF sensor has an ignition 1 voltage circuit, a signal circuit and a low reference circuit. The MAF sensor produces an output voltage based on the inlet air flow through the air induction system. This output voltage will display on the scan tool as a grams per second (g/s) value. If the ECM detects that the actual MAF sensor voltage signal is more than the possible range of a normally operating sensor DTC P0103 sets.
CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING THE DTC
- The engine is running for more than 2 seconds.
- The engine speed is more than 500 RPM.
- The ignition 1 signal is more than 9 volts.
- The above conditions are met for more than 2 seconds.
CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC
- The ECM detects that the MAF sensor signal is more than 4.8 volts. This equals a MAF value of more than 490 g/s.
- The condition is met for more than 2 seconds.
ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS
- The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the second consecutive ignition cycle that the diagnostic runs and fails.
- The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The first time the diagnostic fails, the control module stores this information in the Failure Records. If the diagnostic reports a failure on the second consecutive ignition cycle, the control module records the operating conditions at the time of the failure. The control module writes the operating conditions to the Freeze Frame and updates the Failure Records.
CONDITIONS FOR CLEARING THE MIL/DTC
- The control module turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 3 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
- A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
- A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic.
- Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool.
DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
- A sluggish or unresponsive MAF sensor. A short between the signal circuit of the MAF sensor and the signal circuit of the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor. This will cause the MAF sensor to have a very limited output voltage range.
- Any water in the air induction system will skew the sensor and may cause DTC P0103 to set.
- If the condition is intermittent, refer to Intermittent Conditions. Diagnostic Strategies
TEST
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