Component Testing
IMPORTANT:
You must perform the Circuit/System Testing in order to verify the integrity of the MAP sensor circuits before proceeding with the Component Testing.
Skewed Sensor Test
- Ignition OFF, remove the MAP sensor.
- Ignition ON, observe and record the scan tool MAP sensor pressure parameter. This is the first MAP sensor reading.
- With the J 23738-A or J 35555 apply 5 in Hg (17 kPa) of vacuum to the MAP sensor. Observe and record the scan tool MAP sensor pressure parameter. This is the second MAP sensor reading.
- Subtract the second MAP sensor reading from the first MAP sensor reading. Verify that the vacuum decrease is within 1 in Hg (4 kPa) of the applied vacuum
- If the vacuum decrease is not within the specified range, replace the MAP sensor
- With the J 23738-A or J 35555 apply 10 in Hg (34 kPa) of vacuum to the MAP sensor. Observe and record the scan tool MAP sensor pressure parameter. This is the third MAP sensor reading.
- Substract the third MAP sensor reading from the first MAP sensor reading. Verify that the vacuum decrease is within 1 in Hg (4 kPa) of the applied vacuum.
- If the vacuum decrease is not within the specified range, replace the MAP sensor.
Erratic Signal Test
- Ignition OFF, remove the MAP sensor
- Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the 5-volt reference circuit terminal C and the corresponding terminal of the MAP sensor
- Install a jumper wire between the low reference circuit terminal A of the MAP sensor and ground
- Install a jumper wire at terminal B of the MAP sensor
- Connect a DMM between the jumper wire from terminal B of the MAP sensor and ground
- Ignition ON, with the J 23738-A or J 35555 , slowly apply vacuum to the sensor while observing the voltage on the DMM. The voltage should vary between 0-5.2 volts, without any spikes or dropouts
- If the voltage reading is erratic, replace the MAP sensor