Vacuum Sensor

1982 Chevrolet Cavalier Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic TransSECTION Vacuum Sensor

Vehicles not equipped with MAP sensors may be equipped with vacuum sensors, which are located on right fender panel. The vacuum sensor performs the same function as the MAP sensor. The vacuum sensor may be called a pressure differential sensor because it works on the difference between atmospheric and manifold pressure.

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