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    3MZ-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM – SFI SYSTEM ES–97

    Mass Air Flow Circuit Range / Performance


    DTC P0101
    Problem
    DESCRIPTION
    The Mass Air Flow (MAF) meter is a sensor that measures the amount of air flowing through the valve.
    The ECM uses this information to determine the fuel injection time and to prove appropriate air-fuel ratio.
    Inside the MAF meter, there is a heated platinum wire which is exposed to the flow of intake air.
    By applying a specific electrical current to the wire, the ECM heats it to a given temperature. The flow of
    incoming air cools both the wire and an internal thermistor, affecting their resistance. To maintain a
    constant current value, the ECM varies the voltage applied to these components in the MAF meter. The
    voltage level is proportional to the airflow through the sensor, and the ECM uses it to calculate the intake
    air volume.
    The circuit is constructed so that the platinum hot wire and the temperature sensor provide a bridge ES
    circuit, and the power transistor is controlled so that the potentials of A and B remain equal to maintain the
    predetermined temperature.
    HINT:
    When any of these DTCs are set, the ECM enters fail-safe mode. During fail-safe mode, the ignition
    timing is calculated by the ECM, according to the engine RPM and throttle valve position. Fail-safe mode
    continues until a pass condition is detected.

    Temperature Sensor
    (Thermistor) +B

    Power Transistor

    Platinum Hot Wire (Heater)

    A B
    Output Voltage

    Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Platinum Hot Wire (Heater)

    A094565E03

    DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area


    • High voltage:
    Conditions (a) and (b) continue for more than 10
    seconds (2 trip detection logic):
    (a) Engine speed less than 2,000 rpm
    P0101 (b) Engine coolant temperature 70°C (158°F) or higher MAF meter
    • Low voltage:
    Condition (a) continues for more than 10 seconds (2 trip
    detection logic):
    (a) Engine speed more than 300 rpm
    ES–98 3MZ-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM – SFI SYSTEM

    MONITOR DESCRIPTION
    The MAF meter is a sensor that measures the amount of air flowing through the throttle valve. The ECM
    uses this information to determine the fuel injection time and to provide an appropriate air-furl ratio. Inside
    the MAF meter, there is a heated platinum wire which is exposed to the flow of intake air. By applying a
    specific electrical current to the wire, the ECM heats it to a specific temperature. The flow of incoming air
    cools both the wire and an internal thermistor, affecting their resistance. To maintain a constant current
    value, the ECM varies the voltage applied to these components of the MAF meter. The voltage level is
    proportional to the airflow through the sensor, and the ECM uses it to calculate the intake air volume .If
    there is a defect in the sensor, or an open or short in the circuit, the voltage level deviates from the normal
    operating range. The ECM interprets this deviation as a malfunction in the MAF meter and sets the DTC.
    Example:
    If the voltage is more than 2.2 V, or less than 0.83 V while idling, the ECM determines that there is a
    malfunction in the MAF meter and sets the DTC.
    ES
    MONITOR STRATEGY
    Related DTCs P0101: Mass air flow meter rationality
    Required Sensors/Components (Main) Mass air flow meter
    Crankshaft position sensor, engine coolant temperature sensor and
    Required Sensors/Components (Related)
    throttle position sensor
    Frequency of Operation Continuous
    Duration 10 seconds
    MIL Operation 2 driving cycles
    Sequence of Operation None

    TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS


    All:
    P0115, P0116, P0117, P0118 (ECT sensor), P0120, P0122, P0123,
    P0222, P0223, P2135 (TP sensor), P0125 (Insufficient ECT for
    Monitor runs whenever following DTCs not present
    closed loop), P0335 (CKP sensor), P0340, P0341 (CMP sensor),
    P0385 (CKP sensor 2)

    Mass Air Flow Meter Rationality (High Voltage):


    Engine speed Less than 2,000 rpm
    Engine coolant temperature 70°C (158°F) or more

    Mass Air Flow Meter Rationality (Low Voltage):


    Engine speed More than 300 rpm
    Fuel cut OFF

    TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS


    Mass Air Flow Meter Rationality (High Voltage):
    Mass air flow meter voltage More than 2.2 V (varies with throttle position sensor voltage)

    Mass Air Flow Meter Rationality (Low Voltage):


    Mass air flow meter voltage Less than 0.54 V (varies with throttle position sensor voltage)

    WIRING DIAGRAM
    Refer to DTC P0100 (See page ES-86).
    3MZ-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM – SFI SYSTEM ES–99

    HINT:
    Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition
    information as freeze frame data the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data
    can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air-
    fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data, from the time the malfunction occurred.

    1 CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0101)

    (a) Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.


    (b) Turn the ignition switch ON.
    (c) Turn the tester ON.
    (d) Enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED
    OBD II / DTC INFO / CURRENT CODES.
    (e) Read DTCs.
    ES
    Result
    Display (DTC Output) Proceed to
    P0101 and other DTCs A
    P0101 B

    HINT:
    If any other DTCs besides P0101 are output, troubleshoot
    those DTCs first.
    B REPLACE MASS AIR FLOW METER

    GO TO RELEVANT DTC CHART

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