Experiment No. 6 (Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor) (MAP) : Objectives

Technical Engineering College- Baghdad
Power Mechanics- Automobile

Electronics Automobiles Laboratory
Experiment No. 6
(Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor)
(MAP)
Objectives:
 Explain the function of (MAP) and its working

principle.
 Describe its effect on the engine performance.
 Learn how to testing.
Theory:
Intake manifold pressure changes with changing throttle positions. At wide-
open throttle, manifold pressure is almost the same as atmospheric pressure. On
deceleration or at idle, manifold pressure is below atmospheric pressure, thus
creating a vacuum. The manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor is used by the
engine computer to sense engine load. The typical MAP sensor consists of a
ceramic or silicon wafer sealed on one side with a perfect vacuum and exposed
to intake manifold vacuum on the other side. As the engine vacuum changes, the
pressure difference on the wafer changes the output voltage or frequency of
the MAP sensor.
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Location of the sensor:
The MAP sensor is located on the intake manifold.
Construction:
MAP sensor/ IAT sensor
Construction:
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Wiring diagram:
1. Three wires map sensor:
2. Four wires map sensor with Intake Air Temperature Sensor (IAT):
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MAP sensor Testing: (Using the DMM)
When a MAP sensor problem is encountered, be sure the vacuum hose to this
sensor is not kinked or leaking. Before testing the MAP sensor, test the
reference voltage to the sensor:
A-With the ignition switch on,

-connect a voltmeter from the 5-volt reference wire to a good engine ground.
-The voltage at this terminal should be 4.8 volts to 5.2 volts.
If this voltage is not present, check the battery voltage and the 5- volt reference
wire from the sensor to the ECU.
B-With the ignition switch on,

-connect a voltmeter from the MAP sensor ground wire to ground.
The voltage drop across this wire should be less than 0.2 volt.
C- Connect a voltmeter to the MAP sensor signal wire and ground and connect
a vacuum hand pump to the sensor vacuum port (Figure A).
Figure A
With the ignition switch on, the sensor must have the specified voltage or
frequency (depending on the type of the output signal of the sensor) in relation
to the vacuum supplied to the sensor. If the MAP sensor does not have the
specified voltage signal, replace the sensor.
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MAP sensor Testing: (Using the DMM) more details
MAP sensors use three wires: 1. 5-volt reference from the PCM 2. Sensor signal
(output signal) 3. Ground. A DMM set to test a MAP sensor. (1) Connect the
red meter lead to the V meter terminal and the black meter lead to the COM
meter terminal. (2) Select DC volts. (3) Connect the test leads to the sensor
signal wire and the ground wire. (4) Select hertz (Hz) if testing a MAP sensor
whose output is a varying frequency; otherwise keep it on DC volts. (5) Read
the change of voltage (frequency) as the vacuum is applied to the sensor.
Compare the vacuum reading and the frequency (or voltage) reading to the
specifications.
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MAP sensor testing using the oscilloscope:
1. Analog output type- Widely used. Its voltage is proportional to the manifold
vacuum.
 Attach the ground probe of the oscilloscope to the chassis ground.

 Connect the active end of the oscilloscope probe to the signal terminal of the
MAP sensor.
 Start the engine and left it idling.
 Sharply press the throttle and then immediately release it. You must watch
the signal as in figure below.
2. Digital output type: Its frequency is proportional to the manifold vacuum.
 Determine the voltage supply, signal and ground terminals.

 Connect the ground probe of the oscilloscope to the chassis ground and the
active end - to the output signal wire of the sensor.
 Start the engine. You must watch waveform similar to that in figure below.
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Discussion
1. Define (MAP) sensor?
2. Explain the effect of this sensor on the engine performance?
3. What are two types (construction) of MAP sensors?
4. State the steps of testing MAP sensor?
5. Show the vacuum and voltage output relationship on a graph?
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Technical Engineering College- Baghdad

Power Mechanics- Automobile

 Explain the function of (MAP) and its working

MAP sensor/ IAT sensor

1. Three wires map sensor:

A-With the ignition switch on,

B-With the ignition switch on,

 Attach the ground probe of the oscilloscope to the chassis ground.

2. Digital output type: Its frequency is proportional to the manifold vacuum.

 Determine the voltage supply, signal and ground terminals.

1. Define (MAP) sensor?

2. Explain the effect of this sensor on the engine performance?

3. What are two types (construction) of MAP sensors?

4. State the steps of testing MAP sensor?

5. Show the vacuum and voltage output relationship on a graph?

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