P0106: Barometric (BARO) Pressure Sensor Circuit Performance

2004 Ford Focus ZX5, 2.3 Z, StandardSECTION P0106: Barometric (BARO) Pressure Sensor Circuit Performance
P0106 - BAROMETRIC (BARO) PRESSURE SENSOR CIRCUIT PERFORMANCE

Description:  BARO sensor input to the PCM is monitored and is not within the calibrated value.
Possible Causes: 
  • Slow responding BARO sensor.
  • Electrical circuit failure.
  • Damaged BARO sensor.
  • Damaged PCM.
Diagnostic Aids: 
  • VREF voltage should be between 4.0 and 6.0 volts.
  • The PID reading is in frequency.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
Vehicles with an EGR System Module (ESM) GO to PINPOINT TEST DM: MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (MAP) AND THERMAL MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (TMAP) SENSOR Step 15. GO to PINPOINT TEST DM: MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (MAP) AND THERMAL MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (TMAP) SENSOR Step 15. GO to PINPOINT TEST DM: MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (MAP) AND THERMAL MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (TMAP) SENSOR Step 15.
Vehicles with a MAP or TMAP sensor GO to PINPOINT TEST DM: MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (MAP) AND THERMAL MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (TMAP) SENSOR Step 22. GO to PINPOINT TEST DM: MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (MAP) AND THERMAL MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (TMAP) SENSOR Step 22. GO to PINPOINT TEST DM: MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (MAP) AND THERMAL MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (TMAP) SENSOR Step 22.
Vehicles with a Barometric Pressure (BARO) Sensor GO to PINPOINT TEST DQ: BAROMETRIC PRESSURE (BARO) SENSOR Step 1. GO to PINPOINT TEST DQ: BAROMETRIC PRESSURE (BARO) SENSOR Step 1. GO to PINPOINT TEST DQ: BAROMETRIC PRESSURE (BARO) SENSOR Step 1.
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