Vacuum Sensor

1983 Chevrolet Caprice V6-229 3.8L VIN 9 2-bblSECTION Vacuum Sensor
NOTE: If vehicle is not equipped with a MAP sensor, it may be equipped with a vacuum sensor--some systems may not use either.

Sensor produces low voltage--approximately 1 volt--when manifold vacuum is low, and higher voltages--approximately 4.5 volts--when vacuum is high.

Normal output is 0.54-0.62 volts with ignition ON and engine stopped.



RENDER: 1.0x

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