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Test Description

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

  1. 4:  This step tests the ability of the MAP sensor to correctly indicate BARO.
  1. 13:  The measurement noted in this step will be used in subsequent steps if the measurement does not exceed the specified value.
  1. 16:  This step calculates the resistance in the 5-volt reference circuit.
  1. 17:  This step calculates the resistance in the low reference circuit.
DTC P0106

Step Action Values Yes No
Schematic Reference:  Engine Controls Schematics 
Connector End View Reference:  Engine Controls Connector End Views  or  Engine Control Module Connector End Views 
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? - Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
2 Inspect for the following conditions:
  • Disconnected, damaged, or incorrectly routed vacuum hoses
  • Missing or damaged manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor seal
  • Restrictions in the MAP sensor vacuum source
  • Intake manifold vacuum leaks

Did you find and correct the condition?		 - Go to Step 29  Go to Step 3 
3
IMPORTANT: The vehicle used for the comparison is not limited to the same type of vehicle as is being serviced. A vehicle known to provide an accurate reading is acceptable.
Do you have access to another vehicle in which the MAP sensor pressure can be observed with a scan tool?		 - Go to Step 4  Go to Step 5 
4 
  1. In both vehicles, turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Observe the MAP sensor pressure with a scan tool.
  3. Observe the MAP sensor pressure in the known good vehicle with a scan tool.
  4. Compare the values.
Is the difference between the values less than the specified value?		 3 kPa Go to Step 6  Go to Step 11 
5
IMPORTANT: The Altitude vs. Barometric Pressure table indicates a pressure range for a given altitude under normal weather conditions. Weather conditions consisting of very low or very high pressure and/or very low or very high temperature may cause a reading to be slightly out of range.
  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Observe the MAP sensor pressure with a scan tool. Refer to Altitude Versus Barometric Pressure .
  3. The MAP sensor pressure should be within the range specified for your altitude.
Does the MAP sensor indicate the correct barometric pressure?		 - Go to Step 6  Go to Step 11 
6
  1. Observe the MAP sensor pressure with a scan tool.
  2. Start the engine.
Does the MAP sensor pressure change?		 - Go to Step 7  Go to Step 11 
7
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Remove the MAP sensor from the engine vacuum source. Leave the MAP sensor connected to the engine harness.
  3. Connect a J 23738-A  Mityvac to the MAP sensor. See Special Tools .
  4. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  5. Observe the MAP sensor pressure with the scan tool.
  6. Apply vacuum to the MAP sensor with the J 23738-A  in 1 inch Hg increments until 15 inches Hg is reached. See Special Tools . Each 1 inch Hg should decrease MAP sensor pressure by 3-4 kPa.
Is the decrease in MAP sensor pressure consistent?		 - Go to Step 8  Go to Step 11 
8 Apply vacuum with the J 23738-A  until 20 inches Hg is reached. See Special Tools .
Is the MAP sensor pressure less than the specified value?		 34 kPa Go to Step 9  Go to Step 11 
9 Disconnect the J 23738-A  from the MAP sensor. See Special Tools .
Does the MAP sensor pressure return to the value observed in step 4 or 5?		 - Go to Step 10  Go to Step 27 
10 Inspect for the following conditions: - Go to Step 29  Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
11 Test for an intermittent and for a poor connection at the MAP sensor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?		 - Go to Step 29  Go to Step 12 
12
  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 13  Go to Step 19 
13  Measure the voltage from the 5-volt reference circuit of the MAP sensor to a good ground with a DMM. Refer to Circuit Testing . Note the measurement as Supply voltage.
Is the voltage more than the specified value?		 5.2 V Go to Step 20  Go to Step 14 
14 Is the voltage more than the specified value? 4.8 V Go to Step 15  Go to Step 21 
15
  1. Connect a test lamp and a DMM in series between the 5-volt reference circuit and the low reference circuit of the MAP sensor, at the harness connector.
  2. Measure the amperage, with the DMM. Note the measurement as Amperage.
Is the amperage equal to the specified value?		 0 mA Go to Step 24  Go to Step 16 
16 
  1. Remove the DMM from the circuit.
  2. Connect the test lamp between the 5-volt reference circuit and the low reference circuit of the MAP sensor, at the harness connector.
  3. Measure the voltage from the 5-volt reference circuit at the test lamp to a good ground, with the DMM. Note the measurement as Load voltage drop.
    4. IMPORTANT: Before any calculations are performed, ensure that all measurements are converted into like units, for example volts/amps or millivolts/milliamps.
  4. Subtract the Load voltage drop from the Supply voltage. Note the result as Supply voltage drop.
  5. Divide the Supply voltage drop by the Amperage.
Is the result more than the specified value?		 5 Ω Go to Step 22  Go to Step 17 
17 
  1. Measure the voltage from the low reference circuit of the MAP sensor at the test lamp to a good ground, with the DMM. Note the result as Low reference voltage drop.
    2. IMPORTANT: Before any calculations are performed, ensure that all measurements are converted into like units, for example volts/amps or millivolts/milliamps.
  2. Divide the Low reference voltage drop by the Amperage.
Is the result more than the specified value?		 5 Ω Go to Step 25  Go to Step 18 
18
  1. Remove the test lamp.
  2. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the 5-volt reference circuit and the signal circuit of the MAP sensor, at the harness connector.
  3. Observe the MAP sensor parameter with the scan tool.
Is the voltage more than the specified value?		 4.9 V Go to Step 27  Go to Step 23 
19 Test the MAP sensor signal circuit between the engine control module (ECM) and the MAP sensor for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?		 - Go to Step 29  Go to Step 26 
20 Test all branches of the 5-volt reference circuit that is shared with the MAP sensor for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?		 - Go to Step 29  Go to Step 26 
21 Test the 5-volt reference circuit between the ECM and the MAP sensor for an open or for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?		 - Go to Step 29  Go to Step 26 
22 Test the 5-volt reference circuit between the ECM and the MAP sensor for high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?		 - Go to Step 29  Go to Step 26 
23 Test the MAP sensor signal circuit between the ECM and the MAP sensor for the following:
Did you find and correct the condition?		 - Go to Step 29  Go to Step 26 
24 Test the low reference circuit between the ECM and the MAP sensor for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?		 - Go to Step 29  Go to Step 26 
25 Test the low reference circuit between the ECM and the MAP sensor for high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?		 - Go to Step 29  Go to Step 26 
26 Test for shorted terminals and for poor connections at the ECM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?		 - Go to Step 29  Go to Step 28 
27 Replace the MAP sensor. Refer to Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Replacement .
Did you complete the replacement?		 - Go to Step 29  -
28 Replace the ECM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.
Did you complete the replacement?		 - Go to Step 29  -
29
  1. Clear the DTCs with the 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?		 - Go to Step 2  Go to Step 30 
30 Observe the Capture Info with a scan tool.
Are there any DTCs that have not been diagnosed?		 - Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle System OK
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