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Old Jun 15, 2004 | 07:48 PM
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I am pretty sure that is what it was, something to do with mass air. I found a bad fuel leak on the car while checking the codes, so I am not the happiest camper right now, so the code kind of slipped my mind. But there was 3 of them, all the same number. Anyone have a clue as to what this is?
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Old Jun 15, 2004 | 11:17 PM
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Default Re: Code P0103 (Vogos97C5)

http://www.autotap.com/codes.asp
Code lookup here.
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Old Jun 27, 2004 | 10:09 AM
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Default Re: Code P0103 (gojo)

The Autotap wesite looks great....but it would not show the PO103...????

Here is the diagnostics of PO103:

The mass air flow (MAF) sensor measures the amount of air ingested by the engine. The direct measurement of the air entering the engine is more accurate than calculating the airflow from the MAP, the IAT and the engine speed (speed/density). The MAF sensor has a battery feed, ground, and a signal circuit.

The MAF sensor used on this engine is a hot wire type. This engine uses the MAF sensor to measure air flow rate. The MAF output frequency is a function of the power required to keep the air flow sensing elements (hot wires) at a fixed temperature above the ambient temperature. Air flowing through the sensor cools the sensing elements. The amount of cooling is proportional to the amount of air flow. The MAF sensor requires a greater amount of current in order to maintain the hot wires at a constant temperature as the air flow increases. The MAF sensor converts the changes in current draw to a frequency signal read by the PCM. The PCM calculates the air flow (grams per second) based on this signal.

The PCM monitors the MAF sensor frequency. The PCM can determine if the sensor is stuck low, stuck high, not providing the airflow value expected for a given operating condition, or that the signal appears to be stuck based on a lack of signal variation expected during the normal operation. This diagnostic monitors for too high of an airflow rate. When the PCM detects that the MAF sensor frequency is above a predetermined value, this DTC sets.

Conditions for Running the DTC
The engine is operating greater than 0.5 second.
The engine speed is at least 300 RPM.
The ignition voltage is at least 8.0 volts.
All conditions stable for 2.0 seconds.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The mass air flow frequency is greater than 14,000 Hz.
All conditions met for greater than 1.0 second.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
The PCM illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the second consecutive ignition cycle that the diagnostic runs and fails.
The PCM records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The first time the diagnostic fails, the PCM stores this information in the Failure Records. If the diagnostic reports a failure on the second consecutive ignition cycle, the PCM records the operating conditions at the time of the failure. The PCM writes the conditions to the Freeze Frame and updates the Failure records.
The PCM utilizes speed density (RPM, MAP, IAT) for fuel management.
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
The PCM turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 3 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
A last test failed, or current DTC, clears when the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic.
Use a scan tool in order to clear the MIL and the DTC.
Diagnostic Aids

Important
Remove any debris from the PCM\TAC module connector surfaces before servicing the PCM\TAC module. Inspect the PCM\TAC module connector gaskets when diagnosing/replacing the modules. Ensure that the gaskets are installed correctly. The gaskets prevent contaminate intrusion into the PCM\TAC modules.
For any test that requires probing the PCM or a component harness connector, use the Connector Test Adapter Kit J 35616-A . Using this kit prevents damage to the harness/component terminals. Refer to Using Connector Test Adapters in Wiring Systems.

Water entering the air intake system that reaches the MAF sensor could cause this DTC to set. The water rapidly cools the hot wires in the sensor, causing a false indication of excessive airflow. Inspect the following areas for evidence (witness marks) of water intrusion:
AIR system
Intake air system
A poor connection in the ignition feed circuit to the MAF sensor can cause a DTC P0103 to set.
For an intermittent, refer to Symptoms .
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

Monitoring the MAF sensor frequency will determine if the fault is present or the malfunction is intermittent. A poor connection at the MAF sensor or at the fuse causes this DTC to set.

Using the Freeze Frame and/or Failure Records data may aid in locating an intermittent condition. If you cannot duplicate the DTC, the information included in the Freeze Frame and/or Failure Records data can help determine how many miles since the DTC set. The Fail Counter and Pass Counter can also help determine how many ignition cycles the diagnostic reported a pass and/or a fail. Operate the vehicle within the same freeze frame conditions (RPM, load, vehicle speed, temperature , etc.) that you observed. This will isolate when the DTC failed.

This step tests for electro-magnetic interference on the MAF sensor signal circuit. There should be no signal indicated on the scan tool with the sensor disconnected.


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Old Jun 27, 2004 | 01:14 PM
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Default Re: Code P0103 (Logandiagnostic)

It shows it for me. The 0 in PO is a number not a letter.
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Old Jun 27, 2004 | 03:09 PM
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Default Re: Code P0103 (gojo)

Ummm....does not seem to work. Do you have own the Auto tap to gain access?

I am aware the O in PO is not a zero. We been playing with the GM computers a looong time.

http://images.andale.com/f2/115/106/...0_plot_010.jpg

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Old Jun 27, 2004 | 05:27 PM
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Default Re: Code P0103 (Logandiagnostic)

http://www.stengel.net/diccodes.htm

Here's another list. I mailed you a screen shot of the other.


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