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P0102 Saturn Code - Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit Low Input

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- Repair Difficulty Level: 2/3
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What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P0102 Saturn?

NOTE: The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.
  • Dirty Air Filter
  • Dirty Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor
  • Intake air leaks
  • Faulty Mass Air Flow Sensor
  • Mass Air Flow Sensor harness is open or shorted
  • Mass Air Flow Sensor circuit poor electrical connection
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How to Fix the DTC P0102 Saturn?

Review the 'Possible Causes' mentioned above and visually examine the corresponding wiring harness and connectors. Ensure to check for any damaged components and inspect the connector pins for signs of being broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded.

Code Tech Notes

Before replacing the Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor, try replacing the air filter and cleaning the Mass Air Flow Sensor with low compress air or Mass Air Flow Sensor Cleaner. Reset code and drive vehicle. If the code comes back, you must replace the Mass Air Flow Sensor to fix the problem.

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What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

To diagnose the P0102 Saturn code, it typically requires 1.0 hour of labor. The specific diagnosis time and labor rates at auto repair shops can differ based on factors such as the location, make and model of the vehicle, and even the engine type. It is common for most auto repair shops to charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

What are Code Possible Symptoms?

  • Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
  • Engine stall
  • Engine running rough
  • Excessive fuel consumption
  • Excessive smoke

Code P0102 Saturn 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 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 internal circuits for the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor 2, Humidity sensor, and MAF sensor.
The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) will be set when the ECM detects that the MAF Sensor Signal is less than 850 Hz (about 1.43 g/s) for greater than 10 s.
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P0102 Saturn Code - Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit Low Input

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