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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   6 

    A: Go to next step 

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

      OK

      No leaks from intake system.

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE INTAKE SYSTEM 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK PCV HOSE CONNECTIONS 

    OK

    PCV hose is connected correctly and is not damaged.

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE PCV HOSE 

    OK: Go to next step 

  4. REPLACE MASS AIR FLOW METER 
    1. Replace the mass air flow meter assembly. Refer to REMOVAL [08/2012 - ] .

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  5. CONFIRM WHETHER MALFUNCTION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY REPAIRED 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Clear the DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [08/2012 - ] .
    5. Turn the engine switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
    6. Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on.
    7. Start the engine and warm it up.
    8. Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.
    9. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Utility / All Readiness.
    10. Input the DTC: P0101.
    11. Check the DTC judgment result.
      RESULT

      Techstream Display Description
      NORMAL
      • DTC judgment completed
      • System normal
      ABNORMAL
      • DTC judgment completed
      • System abnormal
      INCOMPLETE
      • DTC judgment not completed
      • Perform driving pattern after confirming DTC enabling conditions
      N/A
      • Unable to perform DTC judgment
      • Number of DTCs which do not fulfill DTC preconditions has reached ECU memory limit

    NEXT → END 

  6. GO TO DTC CHART. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2012 - ]