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Diagnostic Procedures

  1. Perform On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check. After performing OBD system check, go to next step.
  2. Using scan tool, check for stored DTC(s). If DTC P0401, P0441, P1108, P1406, P1441, P1442, P1508, P1509 or P1645 is also present, diagnose affected DTC(s) first. If DTC(s) are not present or after diagnosing affected DTC(s), go to next step.
  3. Check air (vacuum) leaks at MAF sensor seal, throttle body spacer, intake manifold, PCV, EGR valve, plate or tubes, and brake booster and hoses. If repairs are necessary, go to step 6). If air leak is not found, go to next step.
  4. Check for stuck or incorrect PCV valve. Check for air (unmetered) leaks at oil dipstick tube or oil filler cap. Repair as necessary. If vacuum leak is not found, go to next step.
  5. Using FREEZE FRAME and FAILURE RECORDS data function on scan tool, duplicate conditions under which DTC P0101 was set. If DTC resets, go to next step. If DTC does not reset, see DIAGNOSTIC AIDS.
  6. Go to DTC P0106 and perform diagnostic table, then return to this step. If repairs were necessary, verify repairs and retest. If repairs were not necessary, go to next step.
  7. Replace MAF sensor.
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