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Diagnostic reference · P010C

P010C

Mass or Volume Air Flow Sensor B Circuit Low

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

What it means

P010C means Mass or Volume Air Flow Sensor B Circuit Low.

Where it lives

For P010C, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P010C reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • A short to ground on the sensor B signal wire
  • A failed mass air flow sensor B
  • A wiring fault on the sensor B circuit
  • A corroded sensor B connector
  • A faulty ECM input for sensor B

What to do next

  1. Inspect the sensor B connector and wiring
  2. Test the signal wire for a short to ground
  3. Clean mass air flow sensor B
  4. Replace mass air flow sensor B if the signal stays low
  5. Verify the ECM if the reading does not change
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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