Skewed Sensor Test

2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Skewed Sensor Test
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  1. Using the following steps and referencing the table below will determine if the MAP sensor is skewed.
  2. Ignition ON, engine OFF, observe the MAP sensor scan tool parameter.
  3. Use the observed MAP Sensor Scan Tool parameter that is closest to a value that is indicated in the first column.

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  4. Using the J-23738-AΒ  or the J-35555Β  to apply 5 in Hg of vacuum to the MAP sensor, the parameter in the first column should decrease by 17 kPa. The acceptable range is indicated in the second column.
  5. Using the J-23738-AΒ  or the J-35555Β  to apply 10 in Hg of vacuum to the MAP sensor, the parameter in the first column should decrease by 34 kPa. The acceptable range is indicated in the third column.
Ignition ON, Engine OFF, MAP Sensor Parameter MAP Sensor Parameter With 5 Inches of Vacuum Applied MAP Sensor Parameter With 10 Inches of Vacuum Applied
100 kPa 79-87 kPa 62-70 kPa
95 kPa 74-82 kPa 57-65 kPa
90 kPa 69-77 kPa 52-60 kPa
80 kPa 59-67 kPa 42-50 kPa
70 kPa 49-57 kPa 32-40 kPa
80 kPa 39-47 kPa 22-30 kPa
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