1988 Jeep WagoneerFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Map Sensor Test

  1. Inspect MAP sensor hoses and connections. Repair as necessary. With ignition on and engine off, test MAP sensor output voltage at connector terminal "B". (Marked on sensor body). See Fig 1 . Output voltage should be 4 to 5 volts.
  2. To verify wiring harness condition, test ECU terminal C-6 for same voltage described. Test MAP sensor supply voltage at sensor connector terminal "C" with ignition on.
  3. Voltage should be 4.5-5.5 volts. Same voltage should also be at terminal C-14 of ECU wire harness connector. Using Diagnostic Tester (M.S. 1170), test MAP sensor ground circuit at terminal D-3 and terminal "A" of sensor connector.
  4. Using an ohmmeter, test MAP sensor ground circuit at ECU connector between terminal D-3 of ECU connector and terminal B-11 with an ohmmeter.
  5. If ohmmeter or diagnostic tester indicates an open circuit, inspect for a defective sensor ground connection, located on right side of cylinder block. If ground connection is good, ECU may need to be replaced.
Fig 1: MAP Sensor Test Points
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