MAP/VAC Sensor

1983 Chevrolet EL Camino V8-305 5.0LSECTION MAP/VAC Sensor

Voltage generated by the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) or vacuum sensors will be displayed. Sensors generate low voltage (approx. 1 volt) when pressure is low or manifold vacuum is high, and high voltage (approx. 4.5 volts) when pressure is high or vacuum is low.


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