OBD Guide

P02E1

Diesel Intake Air Flow A Control Performance

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

Symptoms

  • Reduced engine power
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Unstable idling
  • Black smoke from the exhaust pipe

Causes

  • Air filter clogged
  • Malfunction of the mass air flow sensor (MAF)
  • Airflow control solenoid valve problems
  • Open or shorted wiring harness
  • Malfunction of the engine control unit (ECU)

How to Fix

  1. Check and replace the air filter
  2. Diagnose the air flow sensor and, if necessary, replace it
  3. Check the operation of the solenoid valve
  4. Check the integrity of the wiring harness
  5. Reset error and test drive

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