electronics DODGE RAM 2002 Service Repair Manual

²Spark-advance programs
²Shift-point strategies (certain automatic trans-
missions only)
²Idle speed
²Decel fuel shutoff
The MAP sensor signal is provided from a single
piezoresistive element located in the center of a dia-
phragm. The element and diaphragm are both made
of silicone. As manifold pressure changes, the dia-
phragm moves causing the element to deflect, which
stresses the silicone. When silicone is exposed to
stress, its resistance changes. As manifold vacuum
increases, the MAP sensor input voltage decreases
proportionally. The sensor also contains electronics
that condition the signal and provide temperature
compensation.
The PCM recognizes a decrease in manifold pres-
sure by monitoring a decrease in voltage from the
reading stored in the barometric pressure memory
cell. The MAP sensor is a linear sensor; meaning as
pressure changes, voltage changes proportionately.
The range of voltage output from the sensor is usu-
ally between 4.6 volts at sea level to as low as 0.3
volts at 26 in. of Hg. Barometric pressure is the pres-
sure exerted by the atmosphere upon an object. At
sea level on a standard day, no storm, barometric
pressure is approximately 29.92 in Hg. For every 100
feet of altitude, barometric pressure drops .10 in. Hg.
If a storm goes through it can change barometric
pressure from what should be present for that alti-
tude. You should know what the average pressure
and corresponding barometric pressure is for your
area.
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - 5.9L
The MAP sensor is located on the front of the
throttle body (Fig. 35). An L-shaped rubber fitting is
used to connect the MAP sensor to throttle body (Fig.
36).
The MAP sensor is located on the front of the
throttle body (Fig. 35). An L-shaped rubber fitting is
used to connect the MAP sensor to throttle body (Fig.
36).
(1) Remove air cleaner assembly.
(2) Remove two MAP sensor mounting bolts
(screws) (Fig. 35).
(3) While removing MAP sensor, slide the vacuum
rubber L-shaped fitting (Fig. 36) from the throttle
body.
(4) Remove rubber L-shaped fitting from MAP sen-
sor.
REMOVAL - 8.0L
The MAP sensor is mounted into the right upper
side of the intake manifold (Fig. 37). A rubber gasket
is used to seal the sensor to the intake manifold. The
rubber gasket is part of the sensor and is not ser-
viced separately.
(1) Remove the electrical connector at the sensor.
Fig. 35 MAP Sensor LocationÐ5.9L Engines
1 - MAP SENSOR
2 - MOUNTING SCREWS (2)
Fig. 36 MAP Sensor L-Shaped Rubber FittingÐ5.9L
Engines
1 - MAP SENSOR
2 - RUBBER FITTING
3 - IDLE AIR PASSAGE
14 - 44 FUEL INJECTION - GASOLINEBR/BE
MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE SENSOR (Continued)