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DIAGNOSTICS – SFI SYSTEM (April, 2003) 052N9–11

DTC P0101 MASS OR VOLUME AIR FLOW CIRCUIT


RANGE/PERFORMANCE PROBLEM

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
Refer to DTCs P0100 on page 05–65.
DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
After engine is warmed up, conditions (a) to (d) continue for
more than 10 seconds (2 trip detection logic):
(a) Engine speed less than 900 rpm
(b) Throttle valve fully closed
(c) Mass air flow sensor output greater than 2.2 V
P0101  Mass air flow sensor
(d) Engine coolant temperature higher than 70C (158F)
Conditions (a) and (b) continue for more than 6 seconds: (2 trip
detection logic)
(a) VTA greater than 0.1 V
(b) Mass air flow sensor output less than 0.4 V

MONITOR DESCRIPTION
The MAF (Mass Air Flow) sensor helps the ECM calculates the amount of air flowing through the throttle
valve. The ECM uses this information to determine the fuel injection time and provides a proper air–fuel ratio.
Inside the MAF sensor, there is a heated platinum wire exposed to the flow of intake air. By applying a specific
current to the wire, the ECM heats this wire to a given temperature. The flow of incoming air cools the wire
and an internal thermister, changing their resistance. To maintain a constant current value, the ECM varies
the voltage applied to these components in the MAF sensor. The voltage level is proportional to the air flow
through the sensor and the ECM interprets this voltage as the intake air amount. If there is a defect in the
sensor or an open or short circuit, the voltage level will deviate outside the normal operating range. The ECM
interprets this deviation as a defect in the MAF sensor and sets a DTC.
Example: If the voltage is more than 2.2 V at idle, or less than 0.4 V at idle off, the ECM interprets this as
a defect in the MAF sensor and sets a DTC.
MONITOR STRATEGY
Related DTCs P0101 Mass air flow sensor rationality
Main sensors Mass air flow sensor
Required sensors/components Engine speed sensor, engine coolant tempera-
Related sensors
ture sensor, throttle position sensor
Frequency of operation Continuous
10 seconds (high voltage)
Duration
6 seconds (Low voltage)
MIL operation 2 driving cycles
Sequence of operation None

2004 COROLLA (RM1037U)

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