SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 · powertrain

P0101: Sensor de fluxo de massa de ar (MAF) — faixa/desempenho

Sensor de fluxo de massa de ar (MAF) — faixa/desempenho: Measured MAF airflow g/s deviates from calculated speed-density airflow (RPM × MAP × displacement).

P0101 — Diagnostic Summary
Trouble Code (DTC)P0101
Official SAE DefinitionSensor de fluxo de massa de ar (MAF) — faixa/desempenho
Vehicle Subsystempowertrain
Driving SeverityMEDIUM

Observable Symptoms

  • Hesitation or surging during acceleration
  • Rough idle or stalling
  • Rich or lean fuel trim shift

Most Probable Root Causes

  • Contaminated MAF hot film/wire from dust or oiled air filter
  • Torn intake accordion boot downstream of MAF sensor
  • Restricted exhaust or clogged catalytic converter

Step-by-Step Diagnostic Procedure

  1. Inspect intake boot for splits after MAF sensor
  2. Read MAF g/s at warm idle (should roughly equal engine displacement in liters)
  3. Clean or replace MAF sensor