usually a bad MAP sensor or TPS. I would test both. Let me know if you have questions and provide test results for repair advice.
MAP Sensor TESTING
See Figures 3, 4 and 5
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Backprobe with a high impedance voltmeter at MAP sensor terminals A and C.
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With the key
ON
and engine off, the voltmeter reading should be approximately 5.0 volts.
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If the voltage is not as specified, either the wiring to the MAP
sensor or the ECM may be faulty. Correct any wiring or ECM faults before
continuing test.
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Backprobe with the high impotence voltmeter at MAP sensor terminals B and A.
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Verify that the sensor voltage is approximately 0.5 volts with the engine not running (at sea level).
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Record MAP sensor voltage with the key
ON
and engine off.
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Start the vehicle.
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Verify that the sensor voltage is greater than 1.5 volts (above the recorded reading) at idle.
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Verify that the sensor voltage increases to approximately 4.5. volts (above the recorded reading) at Wide Open Throttle (WOT).
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If the sensor voltage is as specified, the sensor is functioning properly.
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If the sensor voltage is not as specified, check the sensor and
the sensor vacuum source for a leak or a restriction. If no leaks or
restrictions are found, the sensor may be defective and should be
replaced.
Fig. Fig. 3: Location of the MAP sensor-TBI system shown
Fig. Fig. 4: Probe the terminals of the MAP sensor to check for proper reference voltage
Fig. Fig. 5: Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor wiring diagram
TPS TESTINGSee Figures 2, 3 and 4
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Backprobe with a high impedance voltmeter at TPS terminals A and B.
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With the key
ON
and engine off, the voltmeter reading should be approximately 5.0 volts.
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If the voltage is not as specified, either the wiring to the TPS
or the ECM may be faulty. Correct any wiring or ECM faults before
continuing test.
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Backprobe with a high impedance voltmeter at terminals C and B.
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With the key
ON
and engine off and the throttle closed, the TPS voltage should be approximately 0.5-1.2 volts.
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Verify that the TPS voltage increases or decreases smoothly as the
throttle is opened or closed. Make sure to open and close the throttle
very slowly in order to detect any abnormalities in the TPS voltage
reading.
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If the sensor voltage is not as specified, replace the sensor.
Fig. Fig. 2: Using a DVOM, backprobe terminals A and B of the TPS sensor to check for proper reference voltage
Fig. Fig. 3: Using the DVOM, backprobe terminals C and B of the
TPS sensor, open and close the throttle and make sure the voltage
changes smoothly
Fig. Fig. 4: Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) wiring diagram
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