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Manifold Differential Pressure Sensor (Grand VITARA, VITARA & XL-7)

  1. Remove Manifold Differential Pressure (MDP) sensor from intake manifold. Inspect intake manifold vacuum passage, MDP sensor air vent hole and vacuum passage for clogs. Clean passages if necessary. Inspect sensor O-ring for damage and deterioration. If no problem is found, go to next step.
  2. Connect three 1.5 volt batteries in series. Connect positive terminal of batteries to MDP sensor terminal No. 3 (Vin). Connect negative terminal of batteries to MAP sensor terminal No. 2 (GROUND). See Figure . Using DVOM, measure voltage between MDP sensor terminal No. 1 (Vout) and ground side of batteries. Voltage reading should be 4.5 volts. Using hand-held vacuum pump apply specified vacuum to MDP sensor, and check MDP sensor output voltage at specified pressure. See MANIFOLD DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SENSOR OUTPUT VOLTAGE (GRAND VITARA, VITARA & XL-7)  table for voltage specifications. If voltage readings are not within specifications, replace MDP sensor and retest system.
MANIFOLD DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SENSOR OUTPUT VOLTAGE (GRAND VITARA, VITARA & XL-7)

Vacuum (In. Hg) (1)(2) Output Voltage
7.8 2.40-4.40
9.8 2.13-4.13
11.8 1.86-3.86
13.8 1.59-3.59
15.7 1.32-3.32
(1) See Figure for proper test procedures.
(2) Voltage should reduce when up to 15 in. Hg of vacuum is applied to MDP sensor.