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DTC P0101: Mass Air Flow Circuit Range / Performance Problem: Procedure

  1. CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0101) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.
    5. Read the DTCs.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTC P0101 is output A
      DTC P0101 and other DTCs are output B

      HINT: 

      If any DTCs other than P0101 are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.

    B → See step   4 

    A: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK INTAKE SYSTEM 
    1. Check the intake system for vacuum leaks.

      OK

      No leaks from the intake system.

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE INTAKE SYSTEM 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK PCV HOSE CONNECTIONS 
    1. Check the PCV hose connections. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [08/2012 - ] - Step 2 .

      OK

      PCV hose is connected correctly and is not damaged.

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE PCV HOSE 

    OK → See step   5 

  4. GO TO DTC CHART. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2012 - ] 
  5. REPLACE MASS AIR FLOW METER. Refer to  REMOVAL [08/2012 - ]