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

  1. CHECK FOR ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0101) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Code.
    5. Read DTCs.
      RESULT

      Display (DTC Output) Proceed to
      P0101 A
      P0101 and other DTCs 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 AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM 
    1. Check the air induction system for vacuum leakage.

      OK

      No leakage from air induction system.

    NG → See step   5 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK PCV HOSE CONNECTIONS 
    1. Check the PCV hose connections.

      OK

      PCV hose is connected correctly and is not damaged.

    NG → See step   6 

    OK → See step   7 

  4. GO TO DTC CHART. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART 
  5. REPAIR OR REPLACE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM. Refer to  REMOVAL 
  6. REPAIR OR REPLACE PCV HOSE. Refer to  REMOVAL 
  7. REPLACE MASS AIR FLOW METER. Refer to  REMOVAL