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DTC P0103: Mass Airflow Circuit High Input
 
 
 
 
CIRCUIT OPERATION
  • The mass airflow sensor power is supplied from the MFI relay, and the ground is provided on the ECM terminal AFSE.
  • A voltage that is according to the mass airflow rate is sent to the ECM terminal AFS from the mass airflow sensor output terminal.
 
 
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
  • While the engine is running, the mass airflow sensor outputs voltage which corresponds to the mass airflow rate.
  • The ECM checks whether the voltage output by the mass airflow sensor while the engine is running is within a specified range.
 
 
DESCRIPTIONS OF MONITOR METHODS
  • Mass airflow sensor output voltage is out of specified range.
 
 
MONITOR EXECUTION
  • Continuous
 
 
MONITOR EXECUTION CONDITIONS (Other monitor and Sensor)
Other Monitor (There is no temporary DTC set in memory for the item monitored below)
  • Not applicable
Sensor (The sensor below is determined to be normal)
  • Not applicable
 
 
DTC SET CONDITIONS
Logic Flow Chart
Check Condition
  • More than 3 seconds have passed since the power supply mode of the electric motor switch was ON.
Judgment Criterion
  • Mass airflow sensor output voltage has continued to be higher than 4.9 volts (corresponding to an air flow rate of 300 g/sec) for 2 seconds.
 
 
FAIL-SAFE AND BACKUP FUNCTION
  • Fuel control is carried out using throttle opening degree and engine speed in accordance with preset map.
 
 
OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE PATTERN
  • Refer to Diagnostic Function - OBD-II Drive Cycle - Pattern 1 .
 
 
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS (The most likely causes for this code to be set are:)
  • Mass airflow sensor failed.
  • Open mass airflow sensor circuit or connector damage.
  • ECM failed.

 
 
DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Using scan tool (M.U.T.-IIISE), check data list item 10: Mass Airflow Sensor.
cautionTo prevent damage to scan tool (M.U.T.-IIISE), always turn off the power supply mode of the electric motor switch before connecting or disconnecting scan tool (M.U.T.-IIISE).
(1) Connect scan tool (M.U.T.-IIISE). Refer to HOW TO CONNECT THE SCAN TOOL (M.U.T.-IIISE) .
(2) Set the vehicle to the continuous idling mode.
(3) Set scan tool (M.U.T.-IIISE) to the data reading mode for item 10, Mass Airflow Sensor.
(4) Warm up the engine.
  • The standard value should be between 880 and 1,280 millivolts.
  • When the engine is revved, the mass airflow rate should increase according to the increase in engine speed.
(5) Turn off the power supply mode of the electric motor switch.
Is the sensor operating properly?
It can be assumed that this malfunction is intermittent. Refer to GROUP 00, How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunctions .
Go to Step 2.
 
STEP 2. Check the continuity at mass airflow sensor harness side connector.
(1) Disconnect the mass airflow sensor connector and measure at the harness side.
(2) Check for the continuity between terminal AFSE and ground.
  • Continuity (2 ohms or less)
Does continuity exist?
Go to Step 5.
Go to Step 3.
 
STEP 3. Check of open circuit in AFSE line between mass airflow sensor connector and ECM connector.
Is the harness wire in good condition?
Go to Step 4.
Repair the connector(s) or wiring harness. Then go to Step 6.
 
STEP 4. Using scan tool (M.U.T.-IIISE), check data list item 10: Mass Airflow Sensor.
(1) Set the vehicle to the continuous idling mode.
(2) Set scan tool (M.U.T.-IIISE) to the data reading mode for item 10, Mass Airflow Sensor.
(3) Warm up the engine.
  • The standard value should be between 880 and 1,280 millivolts.
  • When the engine is revved, the mass airflow rate should increase according to the increase in engine speed.
(4) Turn off the power supply mode of the electric motor switch.
Is the sensor operating properly?
It can be assumed that this malfunction is intermittent. Refer to GROUP 00, How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunctions .
Replace the ECM (Refer to Removal and Installation ). Then go to Step 6.
 
STEP 5. Replace the mass airflow sensor.
(1) Replace the mass airflow sensor.
(2) Carry out a test drive with the drive cycle pattern. Refer to Diagnostic Function - OBD-II Drive Cycle - Pattern 1 .
(3) Check the diagnostic trouble code (DTC).
Is DTC P0103 set?
Replace the ECM (Refer to Removal and Installation ). Then go to Step 6.
The inspection is complete.
 
STEP 6. Test the OBD-II drive cycle.
(1) Carry out a test drive with the drive cycle pattern. Refer to Diagnostic Function - OBD-II Drive Cycle - Pattern 1 .
(2) Check the diagnostic trouble code (DTC).
Is DTC P0103 set?
Retry the troubleshooting.
The inspection is complete.