Cutlass Ciera FWD V6-181 3.0L (1984)
Manifold Pressure/Vacuum Sensor: Description and Operation
The MAP sensor supplies a varying DC voltage signal to the ECM representing manifold pressure----usually used in conjunction with a BARO sensor.
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When manifold pressure is low (high vacuum), sensor output voltage is low -- under 1 volt.
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When manifold pressure is high (low vacuum), sensor output voltage is high -- 4.5 volts.
NOTE: Turbocharged models are equipped with a MAP sensor with internal altitude compensation.