P0108 Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
What does that mean?
The MAP (Manifold Absolute Pressure) sensor measures
engine manifold negative air pressure. It's usually a three wire sensor: a ground wire, a 5 volt reference wire from the PCM (
Powertrain Control Module) to the
MAP sensor, and a signal wire that informs the PCM of the MAP sensor voltage reading as it changes. The higher the engine
vacuum,
the lower the voltage reading. The voltage should range between about 1
volt (at idle) to about 5 volts (WOT wide open throttle).
If the PCM sees the voltage reading from the MAP sensor is greater
than 5 Volts, or if the voltage reading is higher than what the PCM
considers normal under certain circumstances, a
P0108 DTC will set.
Symptoms
Symptoms of a P0108 DTC code may include:
- MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) will likely be on
- Engine may run poorly
- Engine may not run at all
- Fuel mileage may decrease
- Presence of black smoke at exhaust
Causes
Potential causes of a P0108 code:
- Bad MAP sensor
- Leak in vacuum supply line to MAP sensor
- Engine vacuum leak
- Short on signal wire to PCM
- Short on reference voltage wire from PCM
- Open in ground circuit to MAP
- Worn engine causing low vacuum
Possible Solutions
A good way to diagnose if the MAP sensor is to blame would be to
compare the KOEO (key on engine off) MAP sensor reading on a scan
tool with the Barometric pressure reading. They should be the same because they both measure atmospheric pressure.
If the MAP reading is greater than 0.5 volt off of the BARO reading,
then replacing the MAP sensor would likely fix the problem. Otherwise,
start the engine and observe the MAP reading at idle. It should normally
be about 1.5 volts (varies according to altitude).
a. If it is, the problem is likely intermittent. Check all the vacuum
hoses for damage and replace as necessary. You can also try wiggle
testing the harness and connector to reproduce the problem.
b. If the scan tool MAP reading is more than 4.5 volts, check the actual
engine vacuum reading with the engine running. If it is less than 15 or
16 in. Hg, then the PCM is probably not seeing enough vacuum (due to a
worn engine, perhaps) for a given operating condition (which causes a
higher than normal voltage signal to the PCM) and setting the code.
Repair the engine vacuum problem and retest.
c. But, if the actual engine vacuum reading is 16 in. Hg or more, then
unplug the MAP sensor. The scan tool MAP reading should indicate that
there is no voltage
present.
Check that the ground from the PCM is intact and also that the MAP
sensor connector and terminals are tight. If the connection is good,
then replace the map sensor.
d. However if, with KOEO, & the MAP sensor unplugged, the scan tool
shows a voltage reading, then there may be a short in the harness to the
MAP sensor. Turn the ignition off. At the PCM unplug connector and
remove the MAP signal wire from the connector. Re-attach the PCM
connector and see if with KOEO, the scan tool MAP reading shows voltage.
If it still does, replace the PCM. If not, check for voltage on the
signal wire you just removed from the PCM. If there is voltage on the
signal wire, find the short in the harness and repair.
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