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Diagnostic reference · P0104

P0104

Mass or Volume Air Flow Sensor A Circuit Intermittent

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

What it means

P0104 means Mass or Volume Air Flow Sensor A Circuit Intermittent.

Where it lives

For P0104, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P0104 reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • A loose connector at mass air flow sensor A
  • Intermittent wiring on the sensor A circuit
  • A dirty mass air flow sensor A
  • A failing sensor A element
  • An intake leak that comes and goes

What to do next

  1. Wiggle test the sensor A harness on live data
  2. Inspect the connector terminals for a loose fit
  3. Clean mass air flow sensor A
  4. Replace sensor A if the signal drops out
  5. Check the intake for a loose connection
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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