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Manifold Pressure/Vacuum Sensor: Testing and Inspection

Vacuum Sensor Circuit:






Vacuum Sensor Inspection - Power Source:





Inspect Power Source Voltage Of Vacuum Sensor
- Disconnect the vacuum sensor connector.
- Turn the ignition switch ON.
- Using a voltmeter, measure the voltage between terminals VCC and E2 of the vacuum sensor connector.

Voltage: 4-6V

- Reconnect the vacuum sensor connector.



Vacuum Sensor Inspection - Signal Output:





Inspect Power Output Of Vacuum Sensor
- Turn the ignition switch ON.
- Disconnect the vacuum hose on the air intake chamber side.
- Connect a voltmeter to terminals PIM and E2 of the ECM, and measure the output voltage under ambient atmospheric pressure.
- Apply vacuum to the vacuum sensor in 13.3 kPa (100 mmHg, 3.94 in.Hg) segments to 66.7 kPa (500 mmHg, 19.69 in.Hg).
- Measure the voltage drop for each segment.


Voltage Drop Specifications:




Voltage Drop Specifications