Barometric Pressure (BARO) Sensor

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The BARO sensor measures barometric pressure to estimate the exhaust back pressure.

For direct injection vehicles, a BARO sensor is mounted internally to the PCM. The BARO sensor measures the barometric pressure to estimate the exhaust back pressure.

For vehicles without a BARO sensor and with a MAP sensor, the BARO value is inferred by the PCM based on the MAP value under certain operating conditions. At, or near wide open throttle the BARO value is calculated to be slightly higher than the MAP value, with the difference calculated by the pressure drop across the throttle plate.

For all other vehicles without a BARO sensor, the BARO value is inferred by the PCM based on the volumetric efficiency of the engine, comparing the mass air flow (MAF) sensor and the ambient temperature values. The actual MAF value is used to calculate an inferred MAP value based on operating conditions and volumetric efficiency. At, or near wide open throttle, the BARO value is calculated to be slightly higher than the inferred MAP value, with the difference calculated by the pressure drop across the throttle plate.