Last Modified: 4-30-2014 6.6 C Doc ID: RM000000UBW006X
Model Year: 2006 Model: LX470 Prod Date Range: [05/2005 -           ]
Title: 2UZ-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM: SFI SYSTEM: P0101; Mass Air Flow Circuit Range / Performance Problem; 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]

DTC

P0101

Mass Air Flow Circuit Range / Performance Problem

DESCRIPTION

Refer to DTCs P0100 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; 2UZ-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM: SFI SYSTEM: P0100,P0102,P0103; Mass Air Flow Circuit Malfunction+ .

DTC No.

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

P0101

Mass Air Flow (MAF) meter voltage is higher than MAF meter voltage based on throttle position when the following conditions are met

(2 trip detection logic):

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

Mass Air Flow (MAF) meter

P0101

Mass Air Flow (MAF) meter voltage is lower than MAF meter voltage based on throttle position when the following conditions are met

(2 trip detection logic):

  • Fuel cut is not executing
  • Engine speed is more than 300 rpm

Mass Air Flow (MAF) meter

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

The Mass Air Flow (MAF) meter helps the ECM calculate the amount of air flowing through the throttle valve. The ECM uses this information to determine the fuel injection time and provide a proper air fuel ratio. Inside the MAF meter, there is a heated platinum wire exposed to the flow of intake air. By applying a specific current to the wire, the ECM heats this wire to a given temperature. The flow of incoming air cools 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 air flow through the sensor. The ECM interprets this voltage as the intake air amount. If there is a defect in the sensor or an open or short circuit, the voltage level will deviate outside the normal operating range. The ECM interprets this deviation as a defect in the MAF meter and sets a DTC.

Example:

If the MAF meter voltage is higher than 2.2 V when the engine is idling, the ECM sets P0101 (2 trip detection logic). If the MAF meter voltage is less than 1.0 V when the throttle valve is opened, the ECM sets DTC P0101 (2 trip detection logic).

MONITOR STRATEGY

Related DTCs

P0101: MAF Meter Rationality (low voltage)

P0101: MAF Meter Rationality (high voltage)

Required Sensors/Components (Main)

MAF meter

Required Sensors/Components (Related)

Crankshaft position sensor, ECT sensor, Throttle position sensor

Frequency of Operation

Continuous

Duration

10 seconds

MIL Operation

2 driving cycles

Sequence of Operation

None

TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

ALL:

Monitor will run whenever these DTCs are not present

P0115 - P0118 (ECT sensor)

P0120 - P0223, P2135 (TP sensor)

P0125 (insufficient ECT for closed loop)

P0335 (CKP sensor)

P0340, P0341 (CMP sensor)

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)

Mass air flow meter rationality (low voltage)

Mass air flow meter voltage

Less than 1.0 V (varies with throttle position)

COMPONENT OPERATING RANGE

Mass air flow meter voltage

Between 0.4 and 2.2 V

WIRING DIAGRAM

Refer to DTCs P0100 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; 2UZ-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM: SFI SYSTEM: P0100,P0102,P0103; Mass Air Flow Circuit Malfunction+ .

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

HINT:

Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. Freeze frame data records the engine conditions when a malfunction is detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was running or stopped, 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.

PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK OTHER DTC OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0101)

(a) Connect the intelligent tester to the CAN VIM. Then connect the CAN VIM to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the ignition switch ON.

(c) Enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DTC INFO / CURRENT CODES.

(d) Read the DTCs.

Display (DTC output)

Proceed to

P0101 and other codes are output

A

Only P0101 is output

B

HINT:

If any other codes besides P0101 are output, perform troubleshooting for those DTCs first.

B

REPLACE MASS AIR FLOW METER

A

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