A computer and a series of sensors in modern vehicles control the engine's fuel relay consumption and other operations. While you may never have to work on any of these sensors, one, in particular, is critical to the smooth operation of an engine — the MAP (manifold absolute pressure) sensor. What exactly is a MAP sensor and what does it do? When your engine runs strangely, it could be due to a MAP sensor failure, so let's take a look at what the MAP sensor does. But most of us have no idea that how to tell a Faulty MAP sensor. There are 7 symptoms of a bad MAP sensor.

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Firstly, We need to have a general definition of a sensor. A sensor, in the broadest sense, is a device, module, machine, or subsystem whose purpose is to detect events or changes in its environment and transmit the information to other electronics, most commonly a computer processor. A sensor is always used in conjunction with other electronics. What is a MAP Sensor?

The manifold absolute pressure sensor (MAP sensor) is one of the sensors used in the electronic control system of an internal combustion engine. Its operation is based on supplying 5 volts of DC power to the sensor from the PCM (Power System Control Module). Inside the MAP sensor is a resistor that moves in response to the intake manifold pressure. The resistor alters the voltage between 1V and 4.5V (depending on engine load), and the voltage signal returns to the PCM to indicate manifold pressure (vacuum). This signal is required by the PCM to determine fuel delivery and is occasionally used to determine whether the EGR valve is functioning properly.

Step 2: Check the Engine, Poor Fuel Economy.

If the ECM detects low or no vacuum, it assumes the engine is under load and dumps more fuel, and advances the spark timing. This results in excessive fuel consumption, poor fuel economy, and, in extreme cases, detonation.

When the ECM perceives a high vacuum, it assumes that the engine load is low and reduces fuel injection, and retards spark timing. On the one hand, fuel consumption will be cut down, which appears to be a good thing. However, if not enough fuel is consumed, the engine may lack acceleration and passing power.

Step 3: Check Engine Light.

MAP sensor diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) can range from a simple circuit or sensor faults to correlation or range faults, depending on the age of your vehicle. A dead MAP sensor will not read anything, whereas a failing MAP sensor may send data to the ECM that is illogical, such as low engine vacuum when the throttle position sensor (TPS) and crankshaft position sensor (CKP) both show the engine at idle.

Step 4: The Error Code

The following codes are associated with the MAP sensor and should be looked for if your check engine light has illuminated:

P0068: MAP/MAF - Throttle Position Correlation

P0069: Manifold Absolute Pressure - Barometric Pressure Correlation

P0105: MAP Circuit Malfunction

P0106: MAP/Barometric Pressure Circuit Range/Performance Problem

P0107: Manifold Absolute Pressure

Introduction: How to Tell a Faulty MAP Sensor ?

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Step 2: Check the Engine, Poor Fuel Economy.

Step 3: Check Engine Light.

Step 4: The Error Code