"Don" <dsuwanna@yahoo.com> wrote in
news:1154299791.397448.300830@s13g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com:

> I've Honda Civic LX 1997, 120,000 Mi. My CEL came on right before I
> need to do a smog check. The error code is 5, MAP Sensor (Manifold
> Absolute Pressure) mechanical problem. How do I test the sensor (or any
> web-link)? I want to make sure it is the problem on the MAP sensor
> before I replace it with a new one.


First of all, don't rely on the MIL-flash for your code. It will show
Code 5 for FIVE different OBD-II errors:
P0106 - MAP Sensor range/performance problem
P0107 - MAP Sensor low-voltage (high vacuum) problem
P0108 - MAP Sensor high-voltage (low vacuum) problem
P1128 - MAP lower than expected
P1129 - MAP higher than expected

You need to have the code read properly using an OBD-II tester. Testing of
this component is beyond the average home mechanic, besides replacment of
the vacuum hose.




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