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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE1998EIGHTY-EIGHT LSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMS TESTS W/CODESDIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODESDTC P0102 - MAF SENSOR CIRCUIT LOW FREQUENCYDIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight LS

Diagnostic Procedures

1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight LSSECTION Diagnostic Procedures
  1. Perform POWERTRAIN ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM CHECK . Read and record FREEZE FRAME and/or FAIL RECORDS data for each DTC set. After performing OBD system check, go to next step.
  2. Start and operate engine at idle. Using scan tool, monitor MAF FREQUENCY. If frequency is less than 1200 Hz, go to step 4). If frequency is not less than 1200 Hz, go to next step.
  3. Turn engine off. Turn ignition on, engine off. Using scan tool, read and record FAIL RECORDS data. Operate vehicle within conditions noted in FAIL RECORDS data. Using scan tool, read SPECIFIC DTC. If scan tool displays DTC P0102 FAILED THIS IGN, go to next step. If DTC P0102 FAILED THIS IGN is not displayed, see DIAGNOSTIC AIDS.
  4. Check for MAF sensor inlet screen blockage. Check for vacuum leaks at intake manifold, throttle body or EGR valve flange and pipes. Check for PCV valve faulty, missing or incorrectly installed. Repair faulty conditions as necessary. After repairs, go to step 14). If no faulty conditions exist, go to next step.
  5. Turn ignition off. Disconnect MAF sensor harness connector. Turn ignition on, engine off. Using a DVOM, check voltage between MAF sensor harness connector signal circuit and chassis ground. If voltage reading is about 5 volts, go next step. If voltage reading is not about 5 volts, go to step 9).
  6. Connect a test light between MAF sensor harness connector ignition feed and ground circuits. If test light illuminates, go to step 8). If test light does not illuminate, go to next step.
  7. Connect test light between MAF sensor harness connector ignition feed circuit and battery ground. If test light illuminates, go to step 10). If test light does not illuminate, go to step 11).
  8. Check for faulty connection at MAF sensor. Repair connection as necessary. After repairs, go to step 14). If connection is okay, go to step 12).
  9. Check MAF sensor signal circuit between PCM and MAF sensor for open or short. Repair signal circuit as necessary. After repairs, go to step 14). If signal circuit is okay, go to step 13).
  10. Locate and repair open in the MAF sensor ground circuit. After repairs, go to step 14).
  11. Locate and repair open MAF sensor ignition feed circuit. After repairs, go to step 14).
  12. Replace MAF sensor. After replacing sensor, go to step 14).
  13. Replace PCM. Program replacement PCM using required equipment. After replacing PCM, go to next step.
  14. Turn ignition on, engine off. Using scan tool, read and record FAIL RECORDS DATA, and clear DTCs. Operate vehicle within conditions noted in FAIL RECORDS data. Using scan tool, select SPECIFIC DTC INFO for DTC P0102. If scan tool displays DTC P0102 FAILED THIS IGN, return to step 2). If scan tool does not display DTC P0102 FAILED THIS IGN, repair is complete.
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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.