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Manifold Absolute Pressure (Map) Sensor - (4WD 4A-FE)

NOTE: Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor is also known as Vacuum Sensor on 4WD (4A-FE).
  1. Ensure ignition switch is off. Unplug vacuum sensor electrical connector. Sensor is on center of firewall.
  2. Turn ignition on, with engine off. Measure voltage between both terminals of sensor harness. See Fig 1. Voltage should be 4-6 volts. This is reference voltage from ECU. If voltage is not present or low, check wiring and ECU.
  3. Turn ignition off. Plug in vacuum sensor electrical connector. To test vacuum sensor, disconnect vacuum sensor hose from intake chamber. Turn ignition on with engine off.
  4. With ECU connectors in place, carefully connect digital (10 meg. resistance) voltmeter to back side of terminals "E2" and "PIM". See Fig 2. Connect hand-held vacuum pump and gauge to sensor vacuum hose.
  5. Measure voltage drop at specified vacuum reading. See the MAP (VACUUM) SENSOR SPECIFICATIONS  table. Replace sensor if defective.
MAP (VACUUM) SENSOR SPECIFICATIONS

Vacuum: In. Hg Voltage Drop
3.94 .3-.5
7.87 .7-.9
11.81 1.1-1.3
15.75 1.5-1.7
19.69 1.9-2.1
Fig 1: Testing Vacuum Sensor Supply Voltage (4WD 4A-FE)
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Fig 2: Testing Vacuum Sensor Output Voltage (4WD 4A-FE)
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