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Diagnostic reference · P0103

P0103

Mass or Volume Air Flow Sensor A Circuit High

System
Fuel and air metering (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Fuel/Air Metering

What it means

P0103 means Mass or Volume Air Flow Sensor A Circuit High.

Where it lives

For P0103, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P0103 reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • A short to voltage on the sensor A signal wire
  • A mass air flow sensor A that is contaminated and stuck high
  • A failed mass air flow sensor A
  • An incorrect sensor A installed
  • A faulty ECM input for sensor A

What to do next

  1. Compare the sensor A reading to calculated load
  2. Inspect the sensor A wiring for a short to voltage
  3. Check the air filter for a restriction
  4. Clean or replace mass air flow sensor A
  5. Verify the ECM if the signal stays high
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.