Component Testing
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NOTE:
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 B65 Intake Manifold Pressure and Air Temperature Sensor from the engine. Connect the harness to the sensor, if disconnected.
- Ignition ON, apply 17 kPa (5.0 in Hg) of vacuum to the B65 Intake Manifold Pressure and Air Temperature Sensor, with the GE-23738-A
. Verify the scan tool MAP Sensor pressure parameter decreases between 13 - 21 kPa (1.8 - 3.0 PSI).
- If the parameter does not decrease between 13 - 21 kPa (1.8 - 3.0 PSI).
Replace the B65 Intake Manifold Pressure and Air Temperature Sensor.
- Go to next step: If the parameter does decrease between 13 - 21 kPa (1.8 - 3.0 PSI).
- If the parameter does not decrease between 13 - 21 kPa (1.8 - 3.0 PSI).
- Apply 34 kPa (10.0 in Hg) of vacuum to the B65 Intake Manifold Pressure and Air Temperature Sensor, with the GE-23738-A
. Verify the scan tool MAP Sensor pressure parameter decreases between 30 - 38 kPa (4.4 - 5.5 PSI).
- If the parameter does not decrease between 30 - 38 kPa (4.4 - 5.5 PSI).
Replace the B65 Intake Manifold Pressure and Air Temperature Sensor.
- Go to next step: If the parameter does decrease between 30 - 38 kPa (4.4 - 5.5 PSI).
- If the parameter does not decrease between 30 - 38 kPa (4.4 - 5.5 PSI).
- All OK.
Erratic Signal Test
- Ignition OFF, remove the B65 Intake Manifold Pressure and Air Temperature Sensor and disconnect the harness.
- Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the 5 V reference circuit terminal 2 or C of the sensor and the sensor harness.
- Install a jumper wire between the low reference circuit terminal 3 or A of the sensor and ground.
- Install a jumper wire to the signal circuit terminal 4 or D of the sensor.
- Connect a DMM between the jumper wire and ground.
- Ignition ON, observe the DC voltage on the DMM. Slowly apply between 0-15 kPa (0 - 4.4 in Hg) of vacuum to the sensor with the GE-23738-A
. Verify the voltage changes, without any spikes or dropouts and is between 0.2 - 4.9 V.
- If not between 0.2 - 4.9 V or has spikes or dropouts
Replace the B65 Intake Manifold Pressure and Air Temperature Sensor.
- Go to next step: If between 0.2 - 4.9 V and there are no spikes or dropouts
- If not between 0.2 - 4.9 V or has spikes or dropouts
- All OK.