2005 Dodge Dakota P0104 Code: Mass Airflow Sensor Intermittent Issue with 4.7L V8 Engine
I own a 2005 Dodge Dakota equipped with a 4.7L V8 engine. I'm currently encountering a P0104 diagnostic trouble code, which is flagged as an intermittent Mass Airflow (MAF) sensor fault. However, my vehicle does not have a traditional MAF sensor—it features a Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor instead. This leads me to believe the code might be misinterpreted or incorrectly assigned. I'm seeking clarification on whether P0104 could still apply in this configuration and if there's any known connection between the MAP sensor and this code.
What are the symptoms? Does the idle feel rough, or do you notice a sudden drop in engine power when accelerating? Is it like having an engine brake at low speeds or feeling like the vehicle is speeding up too quickly in a low gear? If so, this could be related to the MAP sensor. However, P0104 typically points to a MAF issue—on vehicles without a MAF sensor, such as this one, the code may be inaccurate or misdiagnosed. It's possible that the actual fault is related to the MAP sensor and should instead be coded as P0108.