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Map Sensor =LOW??


Twinpilot001

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Heres another problem i seem to keep having =MAP =low code given. I hav ereplaced the map sensor 2 times now=back to back!! I keep getting a map low code & then engine runs badly -yet doesnt quit! Manuals tell me that means there is a "High"Vacumn. Yet what the heck here? vacumn is not adjustable. Why /what would cause a map low?? Thanx. Again car is a 1988 olds cutlass FWD 2.8 engine.

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I remember years ago I had a map sensor code(can't remember what one) but I replaced the MAP sensor like you, but that did not fix the issue. I gave up and took it to my mechanic who replaced the MAF sensor(in between the airbox and throttle body on 88 w-bodies) and that fixed the issue.

 

It could also be the Vacuum issue you've posted about as well. Have you ensured the MAP Sensor's vacuum line is hooked up?

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if the vacuum line weren't hooked up to it, MAP would read atmospheric pressure, which is going to set a MAP high code.

 

if the MAP sensor doesn't get a good +5V reference, it will cause MAP low codes.

 

actually, I could grab the DTC flowchart once I have a few spare minutes..... does this car have the MAF-disable update done?

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