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PowertrainP0100

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit

43 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: Mass air flow sensor: measures the air going into the engine · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

The mass air flow sensor, which measures how much air enters the engine, is giving a signal the computer cannot trust.

2Common causes

  1. Dirty or contaminated mass air flow sensor
  2. Air leak between the sensor and the engine
  3. Damaged wiring or connector
  4. Clogged air filter
  5. Faulty mass air flow sensor

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Usually safe to drive gently. Fuel economy and acceleration may suffer. Have it checked before an emissions test.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 43

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0100Lambda/O2 Sensor. Bank 1. Sensor 1. Mixture Switching Time From Poor To Rich. Slow Reaction BrandPowertrain
BAIC MotorP0100Mass or Volume Air Flow A Circuit BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP0100Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit SAEPowertrain
BMWP0100Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit BrandPowertrain
BYDP0100Airflow sensor BrandPowertrain
CheryP0100Airflow sensor BrandPowertrain
ChryslerP0100Mass Air Flow BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0100MAF sensor signal too low BrandPowertrain
DaihatsuP0100Mass flow sensor open circuit BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0100Air flow sensor fault BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0100Airflow sensor BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0100Mass or Volume Air Flow A Circuit BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0100Circuit senzor debit sau volum aer 'A' BrandPowertrain
FiatP0100Lost communication with ECM/PCM BrandPowertrain
FordP0100MAF sensor BrandPowertrain
GeelyP0100Airflow sensor BrandPowertrain
GMP0100Mass air flow(mfa) sensor circuit BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0100Airflow sensor BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0100Airflow sensor BrandPowertrain
HoldenP0100Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
HondaP0100Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit SAEPowertrain
HyundaiP0100Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP0100Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP0100mass or volume air flow circuit malfunction BrandPowertrain
MahindraP0100Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit SAEPowertrain
MaseratiP0100Lost Communication With ECM/PCM BrandPowertrain
MazdaP0100MAF sensor BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP0100AFS()/MAP sensor BrandPowertrain
NissanP0100Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor BrandPowertrain
OpelP0100Mass air flow(mfa) sensor circuit BrandPowertrain
PeroduaP0100Mass flow sensor open circuit BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0100Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit SAEPowertrain
PorscheP0100Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit SAEPowertrain
ProtonP0100Airflow sensor BrandPowertrain
SaabP0100Mass Air Flow(MFA) Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0100Mass or Volume Air Flow A Circuit BrandPowertrain
SmartP0100Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit SAEPowertrain
SprinterP0100ENV_ _Datum2 BrandPowertrain
SubaruP0100Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit SAEPowertrain
SuzukiP0100Mass or Volume Air Flow 'A' Circuit BrandPowertrain
TataP0100AMF Sensor VEXT Fault BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0100Air flow sensor fault BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP0100Mass air flow sensor (G70): supply voltage BrandPowertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 6

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0100 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongP010000Intake flow sensor (hot film air mass meter) heating circuit open BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP010004Der Luftmassenmesser 1 hat einen elektrischen Fehler. Es liegt ein interner Fehler vor. BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP010084Intake flow sensor (hot film air mass meter) electrical error BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP010087No description available Powertrain
SmartP010087No description available Powertrain
SsangYongP010088Intake flow sensor (hot film air mass meter) signal error BrandPowertrain

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