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Note on Intermittents

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Manipulate affected wiring and connectors while observing ECM parameter P.0.2. Apply and release vacuum to MAP sensor vacuum part using a vacuum source. If ECM parameter P.0.2 displays greater than 108 kPa, condition has been induced and cause of intermittent should be repaired. If wiring and connectors are okay, substitute a known good MAP sensor and re-test. Code E31 can be set by:

Fig 1: Code E31: Circuit Diagram
G90F17264
Fig 2: Code E31: Flow Chart
G90A14761