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Circuit Description

The manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor responds to pressure changes in the intake manifold. The pressure changes occur based on the engine load. The MAP sensor has the following circuits:

    • 5-volt reference circuit
    • Low reference circuit
    • MAP sensor signal circuit

The powertrain control module (PCM) supplies 5 volts to the MAP sensor on the 5-volt reference circuit. The PCM also provides a ground on the low reference circuit. The MAP sensor provides a signal to the PCM on the MAP sensor signal circuit which is relative to the pressure changes in the manifold. The PCM should detect a low signal voltage at a low MAP, such as during an idle or a deceleration. The PCM should detect a high signal voltage at a high MAP, such as the ignition is ON, with the engine OFF, or at a wide open throttle (WOT). The MAP sensor is also used in order to determine the barometric pressure (BARO). This occurs when the ignition switch is turned ON, with the engine OFF. The BARO reading may also be updated whenever the engine is operated at WOT. The PCM monitors the MAP sensor signal for voltage outside of the normal range.

If the PCM detects a MAP sensor signal voltage that is excessively high, DTC P0108 sets.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • DTCs P0120, P0220, P1125, P1514, P1515, P1516, P1518, P2108, P2120, P2121, P2125, P2126, P2130, P2131, P2135 are not set.
    • The engine has been running for a length of time that is determined by the start-up coolant temperature. The length of time ranges from 4 minutes at less than -30°C (-22°F) to 30 seconds at more than 30°C (86°F).
    • The throttle angle is less than 1 percent when the engine speed is less than 1,200 RPM.
        or
    • The throttle angle is less than 20 percent when the engine speed is more than 1,200 RPM.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The PCM detects that the MAP sensor voltage is more than 4.9 volts for more than 4 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the second consecutive ignition cycle that the diagnostic runs and fails.
    • The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The first time the diagnostic fails, the control module stores this information in the Failure Records. If the diagnostic reports a failure on the second consecutive ignition cycle, the control module records the operating conditions at the time of the failure. The control module writes the operating conditions to the Freeze Frame and updates the Failure Records.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

    • The control module turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 3 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
    • A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
    • A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic.
    • Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool.

Diagnostic Aids

    • Inspect for any vacuum leaks.
    • This DTC may set as the result of a misfire.
    • This DTC may set as the result of improper tension or alignment of the timing chain.
    • If this DTC is determined to be intermittent, refer to Intermittent Conditions .

Step

Action

Values

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Schematic Reference: Engine Controls Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Powertrain Control Module Connector End Views or Engine Controls Connector End Views

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check-Engine Controls?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls

2

Attempt to start the engine.

Does the engine start and run?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

Observe the MAP Sensor parameter with a scan tool.

Is the voltage more than the specified value?

4.9 V

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

4

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Remove the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor from the intake manifold. Refer to Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Replacement . Leave the electrical harness connected.
  3. Connect a J 23738-A Mityvac to the MAP sensor.
  4. Apply vacuum until 5 inch Hg is reached.
  5. Observe the MAP Sensor parameter with the scan tool.

Is the voltage more than the specified value?

4.9 V

Go to Step 6

Go to Diagnostic Aids

5

  1. Observe the Freeze Frame/Failure Records for this DTC.
  2. Turn OFF the ignition for 30 seconds.
  3. Start the engine.
  4. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records.

Does the DTC fail this ignition?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Diagnostic Aids

6

Inspect for the following conditions:

    • Disconnected, damaged, or incorrectly routed vacuum hoses
    • The MAP sensor disconnected from the vacuum source
    • Restrictions in the MAP sensor vacuum source
    • Intake manifold vacuum leaks

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 17

Go to Step 7

7

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Monitor the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Information with the scan tool.

Is DTC P0641 also set?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 8

8

  1. Disconnect the MAP sensor electrical connector.
  2. Observe the MAP sensor parameter with the scan tool.

Is the voltage less than the specified value?

0.1 V

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 11

9

  1. Unless already done, remove the MAP sensor from the intake manifold. Refer to Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Replacement .
  2. Connect a jumper wire between each of the terminals in the MAP sensor harness connector and the corresponding terminal at the MAP sensor. Refer to Using Connector Test Adapters in Wiring Systems.
  3. Measure the voltage from the low reference circuit of the MAP sensor at the jumper wire terminal to a good ground with the DMM. Refer to Measuring Voltage Drop in Wiring Systems.

Is the voltage more than the specified value?

0.2 V

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 13

10

  1. Disconnect the MAP sensor electrical connector.
  2. Observe the MAP sensor parameter with the scan tool.

Is the voltage less than the specified value?

0.1 V

Go to DTC P0641

Go to Step 11

11

Test the MAP sensor signal circuit between the powertrain control module (PCM) and the MAP sensor for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 17

Go to Step 16

12

Test the low reference circuit between the PCM and the MAP sensor for high resistance or for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 17

Go to Step 14

13

Inspect for an intermittent and for a poor connection at the MAP sensor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 17

Go to Step 15

14

Inspect for an intermittent and for a poor connection at the PCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 17

Go to Step 16

15

Replace the MAP sensor. Refer to Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 17

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16

Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 17

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17

  1. Clear the DTCs with a scan tool.
  2. Turn OFF the ignition for 30 seconds.
  3. Start the engine.
  4. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records.

Did the DTC fail this ignition?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Step 18

18

Observe the Capture Info with a scan tool.

Are there any DTCs that have not been diagnosed?

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Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List

System OK