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PowertrainP1103

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Mass Air Flow Sensor In Range But Higher Than Expected

32 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: Mass air flow sensor: measures the air going into the engine · Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

The engine or powertrain control system has stored a fault that does not have specific guidance in this database yet.

2Common causes

  1. Sensor or actuator fault
  2. Wiring or connector fault
  3. Vacuum or intake leak
  4. Fuel or ignition problem
  5. Control module fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Have it diagnosed promptly. If the car runs and drives normally, drive gently to a workshop. If it runs badly, stalls, overheats, loses oil pressure, or a warning light is flashing or red, stop safely and get professional help. If the code concerns the brakes, brake vacuum or brake assist, do not drive until it is checked: a hard pedal or longer stopping distance means stop.

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 32

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP1103Mass Air Flow Sensor In Range But Higher Than Expected SAEPowertrain
BAIC MotorP1103Gear ratio-2nd gear stuck BrandPowertrain
BMWP1103adapted air-mass flow too large BrandPowertrain
BYDP1103Wastegate system BrandPowertrain
CheryP1103Wastegate system BrandPowertrain
DaewooP1103MAP Sensor Heater BrandPowertrain
DFFSP1103Mass Air Flow Sensor In Range But Higher Than Expected SAEPowertrain
DFFXP1103Wastegate system BrandPowertrain
DFXKP1103Lost communication with BCM BrandPowertrain
EOBDP1103MAP andur BrandPowertrain
FordP1103This service function should be run after the cause and rectification of any of the following DTCs has been carried out. P2279, P1102 or BrandPowertrain
GeelyP1103Wastegate system BrandPowertrain
GMP1103MAP Sensor Heater BrandPowertrain
Great WallP1103Wastegate system BrandPowertrain
HafeiP1103Wastegate system BrandPowertrain
HoldenP1103Water in Fuel Signal Message Counter Incorrect BrandPowertrain
HondaP1103Mass Air Flow Sensor In Range But Higher Than Expected SAEPowertrain
HyundaiP1103Mass Air Flow Sensor In Range But Higher Than Expected SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP1103Mass Air Flow Sensor In Range But Higher Than Expected SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP1103Mass air flow sensor in range but higher than expected BrandPowertrain
MahindraP1103Mass Air Flow Sensor In Range But Higher Than Expected SAEPowertrain
MitsubishiP1103Wastegate system BrandPowertrain
OpelP1103MAP Sensor Heater BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP1103Mass Air Flow Sensor In Range But Higher Than Expected SAEPowertrain
PorscheP1103Mass Air Flow Sensor In Range But Higher Than Expected SAEPowertrain
ProtonP1103Wastegate system BrandPowertrain
SaabP1103MAP Sensor Heater BrandPowertrain
SmartP1103Mass Air Flow Sensor In Range But Higher Than Expected SAEPowertrain
SubaruP1103Mass Air Flow Sensor In Range But Higher Than Expected SAEPowertrain
SuzukiP1103MAP SENSOR BrandPowertrain
TataP1103Leakage Through Pressure Regulator Valve BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP1103Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor Heating 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 48

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P1103 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongP110300Without EGR, maximum negative error on air flow to set an AMF plausibility fault (flow too low) BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP110301Battery voltage value too high BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP110302No description available Powertrain
SsangYongP110302supply voltage A low detection BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP110303supply voltage A high detection BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP110307Motor Control Unit (MCU) internal low voltage power supply error BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP110308Motor Control Unit (MCU) internal low voltage power supply error BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP110309Motor Control Unit (MCU) internal low voltage power supply error BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP11030AMotor Control Unit (MCU) internal low voltage power supply error BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP11030BMotor Control Unit (MCU) internal low voltage power supply error BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP11030CMotor Control Unit (MCU) internal low voltage power supply error BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP11030DMotor Control Unit (MCU) internal low voltage power supply error BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP11030EMotor Control Unit (MCU) internal low voltage power supply error BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP11030FMotor Control Unit (MCU) internal low voltage power supply error BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP110312Motor Control Unit (MCU) internal low voltage power supply error BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP110313U terminal switching circuit (insulated gate bipolar transistor) low voltage power failure BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP110314V terminal switching circuit (insulated gate bipolar transistor) low voltage power supply error BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP110315W terminal switching circuit (insulated gate bipolar transistor) low voltage power supply error BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP110317Motor Control Unit (MCU) internal low voltage power supply error BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP110318Motor Control Unit (MCU) internal low voltage power supply error BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP110319Motor Control Unit (MCU) internal low voltage power supply error BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP110320Motor Control Unit (MCU) internal low voltage power supply error BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP110321Motor Control Unit (MCU) internal low voltage power supply error BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP110322Motor Control Unit (MCU) internal low voltage power supply error BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP110324Supply voltage low - CAN signal low BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP110325No description available Powertrain
SsangYongP110325Supply voltage low detection BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP110326Supply voltage high - CAN signal high BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP110327Supply voltage A circuit short to battery (+) BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP110328Supply voltage A circuit short to ground BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP110329Supply voltage B circuit short to battery (+) BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP11032ASupply voltage B circuit short to ground BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP11032BSupply voltage B high detection BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP11032CSupply voltage B low detection BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP11032DSupply voltage error BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP110333No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP110334No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP110382No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP110383No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP110384No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP110385No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP110386No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP110387No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP110388No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP110390No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP110394No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP110395No description available Powertrain
SsangYongP11039FLower DC-DC Converter (LDC) input current excessive BrandPowertrain

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