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U0610 Lost Communication With Mass or Volume Air Flow Sensor B
The vehicle bus reports loss of communication with smart MAF/MVF sensor B. Air-mass calculation switches to a fallback model from MAP, RPM and IAT.
Is it safe to drive with U0610?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyBus wiring open or shorted
- PossibleModule without power or ground
- PossibleModule failed
Symptoms
- Multiple warning lights may illuminate
- Affected modules may go into limp mode or shut down
- Specific functions inoperative depending on module
- Diagnostic tools may show communication faults
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 0.5–2 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- After the fix
- A drive cycle is needed before the light stays off
- Parts involved
- Maf Sensor B, Vehicle Bus Wiring
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Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.