Buick Regal: DTC P0102 or P0103

Diagnostic Instructions

• Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
• Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
• Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors

DTC P0102

Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Circuit Low Frequency

DTC P0103

Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Circuit High Frequency

Diagnostic Fault Information

Typical Scan Tool Data

MAF Sensor

Circuit/System Description

The mass air flow (MAF) sensor is integrated with the multifunction intake air sensor. The MAF sensor is an air flow meter that measures the amount of air in the sensor bore. The engine control module (ECM) uses the MAF sensor signal to provide the correct fuel delivery for all engine speeds and loads.

A small quantity of air entering the engine indicates a deceleration or idle condition. A large quantity of air entering the engine indicates an acceleration or high load condition.

The ECM applies 5 V to the MAF sensor on the MAF sensor signal circuit. The sensor uses the voltage to produce a variable frequency signal based on the inlet air flow through the sensor bore. The signal varies with engine load and is displayed by the scan tool as Hertz (Hz) and grams per second (g/s).

Ignition voltage and ground circuits are also supplied to the multifunction intake air sensor's internal circuits for these sensors:

• Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor 2
• Humidity sensor
• MAF sensor

The multifunction intake air sensor houses the following:

• IAT sensor 1
• IAT sensor 2
• Humidity sensor
• MAF sensor
• BARO pressure sensor

Conditions for Running the DTC

• The engine is running for at least 1 s.
• The engine speed is at least 300 RPM.
• The ignition signal is at least 11 V.
• The above conditions are met for at least 1 s.
• The DTC runs continuously when the above conditions are met.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

P0102

The ECM detects that the MAF Sensor signal parameter is less than 500 Hz (about 0.25 g/s) for at least 250 cylinder firing events.

P0103

The ECM detects that the MAF Sensor signal parameter is at least 11, 000 Hz (about 328 g/s) for at least 250 cylinder firing events.

Action Taken When the DTCs Set

DTCs P0102 and P0103 are Type B DTCs.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTCs

DTCs P0102 and P0103 are Type B DTCs.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Wiring Schematics (LTG)

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End View Index

Electrical Information Reference

• Circuit Testing
• Connector Repairs
• Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
• Wiring Repairs

Powertrain Component Views

Powertrain Component Views

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Special Tools

EL-38522-A Variable Signal Generator

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (diagnostic tools) and Special Tools (Mechanical Tools).

Circuit/System Verification

1. Engine idling, observe the scan tool MAF Sensor parameter. The reading should be between 2.5 - 5.5 g/s.

• If not between 2.5 - 5.5 g/s

Refer to Circuit/System Testing.

• Go to next step: If between 2.5 - 5.5 g/s

2. Verify the scan tool MAF Sensor g/s parameter changes smoothly and gradually as the engine speed is increased and decreased while performing the actions listed below.

1. Engine idling
2. Perform the scan tool snapshot function.
3. Increase the engine speed slowly to 3, 000 RPM and then back to idle.
4. Exit from the scan tool snapshot and review the data.
5. Observe the MAF Sensor parameter frame by frame with a scan tool.

• The MAF Sensor parameter does not change smoothly and gradually

Refer to Circuit/System Testing.

• Go to next step: The MAF Sensor parameter changes smoothly and gradually

3. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.

4. Verify the DTC does not set.

• If the DTC sets

Refer to Circuit/System Testing.

• Go to next step: If the DTC does not set

5. All OK

Circuit/System Testing

NOTE: You must perform the Circuit/System Verification before proceeding with Circuit/System Testing.

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the B75C Multifunction Intake Air sensor.

2. Test for less than 2 Ω between the ground circuit terminal 7 and ground.

• If 2 Ω or greater

1. Ignition OFF. Disconnect the sensor chassis ground.
2. Test for less than 2 Ω in the ground circuit end to end.
   • If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
   • If less than 2 Ω, repair the open/high resistance in the chassis ground connection.

• Go to next step: If less than 2 Ω

3. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the ignition circuit terminal 5 and ground.

• If the test lamp does not illuminate and the circuit fuse is good

1. Ignition OFF, remove the test lamp and remove the fuse for the ignition voltage circuit.
2. Test for less than 2 Ω in the ignition voltage circuit end to end.
   • If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
   • If less than 2 Ω, verify the fuse is not open and there is voltage at the fuse.

• If the test lamp does not illuminate and the circuit fuse is open

1. Ignition OFF, remove the test lamp and remove the fuse for the ignition voltage circuit.
2. Test for infinite resistance between the ignition voltage circuit and ground.
   • If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
   • If infinite resistance, test all components connected to the ignition circuit, replace as necessary.

• Go to next step: If a test lamp illuminates

4. Ignition ON, test for 4.8 - 5.2 volts between the signal circuit terminal 6 and ground.

• If less than 4.8 V

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K20 Engine Control Module.
2. Test for infinite resistance between the signal circuit and ground.
   • If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
   • Go to next step: If infinite resistance
3. Test for less than 2 Ω in the signal circuit end to end.
   • If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
   • If less than 2 Ω, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.

• If greater than 5.2 V

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K20 Engine Control Module.
2. Ignition ON, test for less than 1 V between the signal circuit and ground.
   • If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
   • If less than 1 V, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.

• Go to next step: If between 4.8 - 5.2 V

5. Determine if EL-38522-A Variable Signal Generator or equivalent is available.

• EL-38522-A, Variable Signal Generator; or equivalent is not available

1. Test or replace the B75C Multifunction Intake Air sensor.
2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the freeze frame/failure records data.
3. Verify the DTC does not set.

• If the DTC sets

Replace the K20 Engine Control Module.

• Go to next step: If no DTCs set

4. All OK.

6. Ignition OFF, connect the leads of the EL-38522-A Variable Signal Generator as follows:

• Red lead to the signal circuit terminal 6 at the harness connector
• Black leads to ground
• Battery voltage supply lead to B+

7. Set the EL-38522-A Variable Signal Generator to the following specifications.

• Signal switch to 5 V
• Frequency switch to 5 kHz
• Duty Cycle switch to 50 % (Normal)

8. Engine idling, verify the scan tool MAF Sensor parameter is between 4, 950 - 5, 050 Hz.

• If not between 4, 950 - 5, 050 Hz.

Replace the K20 Engine Control Module.

• Go to next step: If between 4, 950 - 5, 050 Hz.

9. Test or replace the B75C Multifunction Intake Air sensor.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

• Mass Airflow Sensor with Intake Air Temperature Sensor Replacement for multifunction intake air sensor replacement
• Control Module References for engine control module replacement, programming, and setup

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