P0100 diagnostic fault

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Model: C3 2013-2017 Facelift A51
Year: 2016 (16)
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Guys, I have a 1.6 Hdi 120 diesel. It was a 16 plate (now has Cyprus plates as I brought it over with me from UK last year) A few weeks ago, I got an engine fault warning. It turned out to be a P0100 code so I looked it up and its Mass Airflow Sensor. I bought cleaner and cleaned the sensor, reset the code and went for a run. After a minute or so, the fault came back on. I cleaned it again to be sure and the same. So I ordered a replacement sensor - pre used but guarenteed working. The same thing happened - it went for a couple of minutes but as soon as I started accelerating away from the end of our road, the fault came back on.

I have reset it a few times. I can drive a while as long as I dont accelerate hard. It seems to come on at about 2200 rpm. Now I can hear a whining noise when Im accelerating up hill etc. As soon as I ease off, it goes away. The noise doesnt happen no matter how fast I rev with the car stationary so I cant tell where its coming from.

Any ideas?

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Hi Steve

The test for MAF is to disconnect it and test drive to see if it drives better or worse. Only after that you should decide to replace it or not.

MAF faults are flagged even if the MAF is not faulty (which is how codes work and is correct functioning of the ECU).

How did the car run and drive with the fault?

How does it run and drive with the MAF disconnected?
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