Test NTC-6A - Checking Map Sensor Calibration

1984 Plymouth Horizon Base, 1.6 ASECTION Test NTC-6A - Checking Map Sensor Calibration
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1994 Eagle Vision, 1994 Dodge Intrepid, and 1994 Chrysler Concorde. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: After each repair, perform TEST VER-2Β .
  1. Turn engine off. Install vacuum "T" in MAP sensor vacuum hose. Install vacuum gauge. Start engine, and let it idle. If engine will not idle, maintain a constant RPM above idle. Go to next step.
  2. Using DRB, read MAP gauge value. If reading is not within one in. Hg of vacuum gauge reading, replace MAP sensor. If reading is within one in. Hg of vacuum gauge reading, test is complete.
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