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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 intermittently high diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1106 will set.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • DTCs P0121, P0122, or P0123 are not set.
    • The throttle angle is less than 98 percent when engine speed is more than 1,000 RPM.
        OR
    • The throttle angle is less than 90 percent when engine speed is less than 1,000 RPM.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The MAP sensor voltage is more than 4.5 volts for less than 1 second.

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 the MAP sensor vacuum source for leaks, for restrictions, or for poor connections.
    • If the intermittent condition exists, refer to Intermittent Conditions

Test Description

The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.

  1. Many intermittent open or shorted circuits come and go with harness and connector movement caused by vibration, by engine torque, and by bumps. This step attempts to recreate this condition.

Step

Action

Values

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Engine Controls Schematics

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

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Start the engine.
  3. Monitor the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Information using the scan tool.

Does the scan tool indicate that DTC P1635 or P0108 is current?

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Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List

Go to Step 3

3

Does the scan tool indicate that the MAP sensor voltage is greater than the specified value?

4.5 V

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

With a scan tool observe the MAP sensor voltage, while moving the following components:

    • The MAP sensor connector
    • The PCM connector
    • The wiring harness related to the MAP sensor.

Does the scan tool indicate that the MAP sensor voltage is more than the specified value and holding?

4.5 V

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 13

5

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the MAP sensor electrical connector.
  3. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.

Does the scan tool indicate that the MAP sensor voltage is less than the specified value?

0.5 V

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 8

6

Measure the voltage from the 5-volt reference circuit to the reference low circuit at the MAP sensor electrical connector.

Does the voltage measure within the specified value range?

4.7-5.2 V

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 7

7

Does the voltage measure more than the specified value?

5.2 V

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 9

8

Test the signal circuit of 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 13

Go to Step 12

9

Test the low reference circuit of the MAP sensor 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 13

Go to Step 12

10

Test the 5-volt reference circuit of 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 13

Go to Step 12

11

Inspect for poor connections 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 13

Go to Diagnostic Aids

12

Inspect for poor connections 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 13

Go to Diagnostic Aids

13

  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Turn OFF the ignition for 30 seconds.
  3. Start the engine.
  4. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.

Does the DTC run and pass?

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Go to Step 14

Go to Step 2

14

With a scan tool, observe the stored information, Capture Info.

Does the scan tool display any DTCs that you have not diagnosed?

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Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List

System OK