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Circuit Description: Notes
- When referring to the intake manifold models, the plenum volume between the throttle body and the supercharger is considered to be the intake manifold.
- When referring to engine pumping, the supercharger and the intercooler plenum are considered to be part of the engine.
- The manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor that resides in the engine intake manifold is used to adjust the engine airflow estimates to balance the airflow models.
The intake airflow system performance diagnostic provides the within-range rationality check for the mass air flow (MAF), supercharger inlet pressure (SCIP), and the throttle position (TP) sensors. This is an explicit model-based diagnostic containing 4 separate models for the intake system.
- The throttle model describes the flow through the throttle body and is used to estimate the MAF through the throttle body as a function of barometric pressure (BARO), throttle position, intake air temperature (IAT), and estimated SCIP.
- The first intake manifold model describes the intake manifold and is used to estimate SCIP as a function of the MAF into the intake manifold from the throttle body and the MAF out of the intake manifold caused by engine pumping. The flow into the intake manifold from the throttle uses the MAF estimate calculated from the above throttle model.
- The second intake manifold model is identical to the first intake manifold model except that the MAF sensor measurement is used instead of the throttle model estimate for the throttle air input.
- A fourth model is created from the combination and additional calculations of the throttle model and the first intake manifold model.
The estimates of MAF, SCIP, and TP that are obtained from this system of models and calculations are then compared to the actual measured values from the MAF, SCIP, and the TP sensors and to each other to determine the appropriate DTC to fail. The following table illustrates the possible failure combinations and the resulting DTC or DTCs.
| Throttle Model | First Intake Manifold Model | Second Intake Manifold Model | Fourth Model | DTCs Passed | DTCs Failed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X | X | Pass | Pass | P0101 P0121 P1101 P1182 |
None |
| Pass | Pass | Failed | Pass | P0101 P0121 P1101 P1182 |
None |
| Failed | Pass | Failed | Pass | P0121 P1101 P1182 |
P0101 |
| Pass | Failed | Failed | Pass | P0101 P0121 P1101 |
P1182 |
| Failed | Failed | Failed | Pass | P0121 P1101 |
P0101 P1182 |
| X | X | Pass | Failed | P0101 P1101 P1182 |
P0121 |
| Pass | Pass | Failed | Failed | P0101 P0121 P1101 P1182 |
None |
| Failed | Pass | Failed | Failed | P0101 P0121 P1182 |
P1101 |
| X | Failed | Failed | Failed | P0101 P0121 P1182 |
P1101 |
If the powertrain control module (PCM) detects that the actual measured airflow from MAF, SCIP, and TP is not within range of the calculated airflow that is derived from the system of models, DTC P0101 sets.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.