OBD Guide

P010A

Mass or Volume Air Flow Sensor B Circuit

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Unstable engine idling
  • Reduced engine power
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Check Engine Light Is On

Causes

  • Malfunction of the mass air flow sensor (MAF) B
  • Open or short circuit in the sensor wiring harness
  • Poor contact in the sensor connector
  • Engine control unit (ECU) malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the wiring harness and sensor connector
  2. Clean the contacts of the sensor connector
  3. Check the resistance and voltage at the sensor
  4. If necessary, replace the mass air flow sensor (MAF) B
  5. Reset the error and check for its reappearance

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