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PowertrainP0102

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Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit Low Input

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 signal is lower than the range the engine computer considers possible.

2Common causes

  1. Dirty mass air flow sensor
  2. Large vacuum or intake leak
  3. Disconnected or damaged sensor wiring
  4. Faulty mass air flow sensor
  5. Air filter or intake restriction

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Usually safe to drive gently. If the engine stalls or runs very badly, stop and have it checked.

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 CVP0102Pre-Supply Pump. Power Stage. Short Circuit To Battery BrandPowertrain
BAIC MotorP0102Mass or Volume Air Flow A Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP0102Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit Low Input SAEPowertrain
BMWP0102Signal below threshold BrandPowertrain
BYDP0102Airflow sensor low BrandPowertrain
CheryP0102Airflow sensor low BrandPowertrain
ChryslerP0102Mass Air Flow BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0102Mass Air Flow Sensor Voltage Low BrandPowertrain
DaihatsuP0102Air flow sensor system open/low BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0102Mass or Volume Air Flow A Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0102Airflow sensor low BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0102Mass or Volume Air Flow A Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0102Krug senzora mase ili volumena zraka 'A' nizak BrandPowertrain
FiatP0102Lost communication with transfer case control module / AWD BrandPowertrain
FordP0102Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit Low Input SAEPowertrain
GeelyP0102Airflow sensor low BrandPowertrain
GMP0102Mass or Volume Air Flow A Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0102Airflow sensor low BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0102Airflow sensor low BrandPowertrain
HoldenP0102Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Circuit Low Voltage BrandPowertrain
HondaP0102Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit Low Input SAEPowertrain
HyundaiP0102Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit Low Input SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP0102Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit Low Input SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP0102Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit Low Input SAEPowertrain
MahindraP0102Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit Low Input SAEPowertrain
MaseratiP0102lost communication with transfer case control module/AWD BrandPowertrain
MazdaP0102Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit Low Input SAEPowertrain
MitsubishiP0102AFS too low BrandPowertrain
NissanP0102Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit Low Input SAEPowertrain
OpelP0102Mass or Volume Air Flow A Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
PeroduaP0102Air flow sensor system open/low BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0102Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit Low Input SAEPowertrain
PorscheP0102Heißfilmluftmassenmesser - min BrandPowertrain
ProtonP0102AFS too low BrandPowertrain
RenaultP0102Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit Low Input SAEPowertrain
SaabP0102Mass or Volume Air Flow A Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0102Mass or Volume Air Flow A Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
SprinterP0102Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit Low Input SAEPowertrain
SubaruP0102Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
SuzukiP0102Mass air flow (MAF) sensor circuit low input BrandPowertrain
TataP0102Mass Airflow Sensor Low BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0102Mass or Volume Air Flow A Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP0102Mass air flow sensor (G70): signal too low; Short to plus 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 4

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0102 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
HyundaiP010200is set when MAFS output voltage is below lower limit for more than 4.98 sec. This code is due to 1)open in power circuit 2) open or short to ground in signal circuit BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP010200Low HFM sensor signal (circuit open) BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP010211Intake flow sensor (hot film air mass meter) circuit short to ground BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP010237Intake flow sensor (hot film air mass meter) signal period too low BrandPowertrain

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