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Circuit Description

VIN K

The manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor responds to changes in intake manifold pressure (vacuum). The MAP sensor signal voltage to the PCM varies from below 2 volts at idle (high vacuum) to above 4 volts with the key ON, engine not running or at wide-open throttle (low vacuum).

The MAP sensor is used to determine manifold pressure changes while the linear EGR flow test diagnostic is being run. Refer to DTC P0401 Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Flow Insufficient , to determine engine vacuum level for some other diagnostics and to determine barometric pressure (BARO). The PCM monitors the MAP signal for voltages outside the normal range of the MAP sensor. If the PCM detects a MAP signal voltage that is intermittently low, DTC P1107 will be set.

VIN 1

The manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor responds to changes in intake manifold pressure. The PCM supplies a 5 volt reference and a ground for the MAP sensor. The MAP sensor circuit provides a signal to the PCM relative to pressure changes in the manifold. With the key ON, engine not running, the MAP sensor signal voltage to the PCM varies between 1.5-2.5 volts. With the engine running, the MAP sensor voltage to the PCM varies from below 2 volts at idle (low manifold absolute pressure - high vacuum) to above 4 volts at wide-open throttle (high manifold absolute pressure - low vacuum). The PCM monitors the MAP signals for voltages outside the normal range of the MAP sensor. If the PCM detects a MAP signal voltage that is intermittently low, DTC P1107 will be set.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • No TP sensor DTCs are present.
    • The ignition is ON.
    • Throttle angle is steady above 10 percent if engine speed is more than 1000 rpm.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

    • The MAP sensor intermittently indicates a manifold absolute pressure below 0.1 volt.
    •  Above conditions for over 10 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The PCM stores conditions which were present when the DTC set as Failure Records only. This information will not be stored as Freeze Frame Records.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

    • The DTC becomes history when the conditions for setting the DTC are no longer present.
    • The history DTC clears after 40 malfunction free warm-up cycles.
    • The PCM receives a clear code command from the scan tool.

Diagnostic Aids

Check for the following conditions:

    •  Monitor the MAP sensor using the scan tool. If the MAP sensor does not respond to throttle changes, check the 3X circuits from the ignition control module to the PCM.
         If the 3X signal is lost the PCM will only update the MAP sensor reading once per key cycle, when the engine is first started.
         Depending on where the MAP sensor voltage (high voltage or low voltage) is when the engine is started, the high or low voltage MAP sensor DTCs will set.
    •  Poor connection at PCM. Inspect harness connectors for backed out terminals, improper mating, broken locks, improperly formed or damaged terminals, and poor terminal to wire connection.
    •  Damaged harness. Inspect the wiring harness for damage. If the harness appears to be OK, observe the MAP display on the scan tool while moving connectors and wiring harnesses related to the sensor. A change in the display will indicate the location of the fault.

Reviewing the Failure Records vehicle mileage since the diagnostic test last failed may help determine how often the condition that caused the DTC to be set occurs. This may assist in diagnosing the condition.

Step

Action

Values

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check ?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check

2

Important: If DTC P1635 5 Volt Reference Circuit is set, perform that diagnostic first.

Select DTC info, Last Test Fail and note any other DTCs set.

Is DTC P0107 also set?

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Go to other DTC first

Go to Step 3

3

Is DTC P1122 also set?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 4

4

Check for a poor 5 volt reference A circuit or MAP signal circuit terminal connection at the MAP sensor.

Was a problem found?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 5

5

Check the MAP signal circuit between the MAP sensor connector and the PCM for an intermittent open or short to ground. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems .

Was a problem found?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 8

6

Check for an intermittent short to ground on the 5 volt reference A circuit between the PCM and the following components:

    •  MAP sensor
    •  EGR valve
    •  TP sensor

Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems .

Was a problem found?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 7

7

Check for a poor 5 volt reference A terminal connection at the PCM. Refer to Repairing Connector Terminals in Wiring Systems.

Was a problem found?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

8

Check for an intermittent open or a faulty splice in the 5 volt reference A circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Was a problem found?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Diagnostic Aids

9

Replace the faulty harness connector terminals for the 5 volt reference A circuit and/or the MAP signal circuit as necessary. Refer to Repairing Connector Terminals in Wiring Systems .

Is the action complete?

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Go to Step 11

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10

Repair intermittent open/short circuit in wiring harness as necessary. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the action complete?

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Go to Step 11

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11

  1. Review and record scan tool Failure Records data.
  2. Clear DTCs.
  3. Operate vehicle within Failure Records conditions as noted.
  4. Using a scan tool, monitor specific DTC info for DTC P1107.

Does scan tool indicate DTC P1107 failed?

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Go to Step 2

System OK