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Offline ggggolfgti

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what does the map sensor do???
« on: 15 September 2010, 22:16 »
does it measure pressure or air flow??
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Re: what does the map sensor do???
« Reply #1 on: 15 September 2010, 22:22 »
Found this on web

Definitions of MAP sensor on the Web:

A manifold absolute pressure sensor (MAP) is one of the sensors used in an internal combustion engine's electronic control system. Engines that use a MAP sensor are typically fuel injected.
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Re: what does the map sensor do???
« Reply #2 on: 15 September 2010, 22:26 »
yeah just searched it mate thank you
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Re: what does the map sensor do???
« Reply #3 on: 15 September 2010, 22:28 »
lol no worries.. why you want one ?? need one ??
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Re: what does the map sensor do???
« Reply #4 on: 16 September 2010, 17:12 »
needed to make a mounting point on my intercooler for one, but just ordered one from forge didnt know they done them till about an hour ago  :laugh:
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