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Diagnostic reference · P010A

P010A

Mass or Volume Air Flow Sensor B Circuit

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

What it means

P010A means Mass or Volume Air Flow Sensor B Circuit.

Where it lives

For P010A, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P010A reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • A failed mass air flow sensor B
  • An open or short in the sensor B wiring
  • A fault on the 5V reference to sensor B
  • An intake leak after sensor B
  • A faulty powertrain control module input

What to do next

  1. Read the sensor B signal on a scan tool
  2. Check the 5V reference at the sensor B connector
  3. Inspect the sensor B wiring and ground
  4. Check the intake for leaks after sensor B
  5. Replace mass air flow sensor B if the signal is dead
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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