Note. Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ). If DTC P1128, P1129, P2228, and/or P2229 are stored at the same time as DTC P0101, troubleshoot those DTCs first, then recheck for DTC P0101. Information marked with an asterisk (*) applies to J35A6 engine, J35A7 engine ('07 model). Information marked with a double asterisk (**) applies to J35A7 engine ('08-10 models).
- Check for poor connections or damage to these parts: PCV hose Intake air duct Air cleaner Purge (PCS) line Brake booster Brake booster hose Are the parts OK? YES -Go to step 2. NO -Repair or replace the damaged part(s), then go to step 15 .
- Check for damage or looseness at the air duct in the air cleaner. Is it OK? YES -Go to step 3. NO -Reconnect or replace the air duct, then go to step 15 .
- Check for a dirty air cleaner element. Is it dirty? YES -Replace the air cleaner element (see «AIR CLEANER ELEMENT INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT»(ref-294690-S32981114532008081300000) ), then go to step 15 . NO -Go to step 4.
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
- Check the MAF SENSOR in the DATA LIST with the HDS. Is there about 0.2 gm/s or 0.5 V? YES -Go to step 7. NO -Go to step 13 .
- Start the engine.
- Vary the engine speed between 2,000 and 3,000 rpm.
- Check the MAF SENSOR in the DATA LIST with the HDS. Does the reading change? YES -Go to step 10. NO -Go to step 13 .
- Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm without load (in P or N) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
- Test-drive the vehicle for several minutes in the range of these recorded freeze data parameters: ENGINE SPEED VSS MAP SENSOR MAF SENSOR
- Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0101 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS. Does the screen indicate FAILED? YES -Go to step 13. NO -If the screen indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the MAF sensor* or MAF sensor/IAT sensor** and the PCM. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 11 and recheck.
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
- Replace the MAF sensor* (see «MAF SENSOR REPLACEMENT»(ref-355276-S03109801882010012200000) ) or the MAF sensor/IAT sensor** (see «MAF SENSOR/IAT SENSOR REPLACEMENT»(ref-355276-S17967316242010012200000) ).
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
- Reset the PCM with the HDS.
- Do the PCM idle learn procedure (see «PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE»(ref-294703-S06414002682008081300000) ).
- Test-drive the vehicle for several minutes in the range of these recorded freeze data parameters: ENGINE SPEED VSS MAP SENSOR MAF SENSOR
- Check for Pending or Confirmed DTC's with the HDS. Is DTC P0101 indicated? YES -Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the MAF sensor* or MAF sensor/IAT sensor** and the PCM, then go to step 1 . NO -Go to step 20.
- Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0101 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS. Does the screen indicate PASSED? YES -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Pending or Confirmed DTC's were indicated in step 19 , go to the indicated «DTC'S TROUBLESHOOTING»(ref-355276-S17063065962010012200000) . NO -If the screen indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the MAF sensor* or MAF sensor/IAT sensor** and the PCM, then go to step 1 . If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 18 .