Note On Intermittents

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Code P031 could be set during an engine backfire, which cause a rapid increase in MAP value. Check Code P031 snapshot.

Fig 1: Code P031 Schematic, Shorted MAP Sensor Circuit

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Fig 2: Code P031 Diagnostic Flow Chart, Shorted MAP Sensor Circuit

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