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In this video we’re following up on a previous video, in which we found a poor engine ground. This time, we’re using some simple voltage tests on a three-wire pressure sensor to verify wiring and signal circuit integrity. No ohmmeter, wiring diagram or flow charts required! This video can be used to support chapter 8 in my book and the procedures shown can be applied to all types of pressure sensors. (MAP, power steering, transmission, BARO, fuel pressure etc)

Engine Performance Diagnostics chapter 2

symptoms 50

  • check engine light (P0550)

fix 50

  • replace power steering pressure sensor

test shown enh 50

  • using scan data
  • distinguishing between a current (hard fault) and history fault (soft fault)
  • identifying the type of sensor based on the number of wires used
  • how to understand circuit design based on the type of sensor
  • using a scope to test a 5V sensor for supply, signal and ground
  • how to verify your scope connection to a circuit
  • verifying signal circuit integrity with signal voltage fixed low

Tools used

  • scan tool
  • lab scope

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Playlist

(Chapter 8) Pressure Sensor Testing, MAP, BARO, DPFE, fuel tank and rail pressure sensors

Related videos:

Poor running, flashing CEL, no codes (bad computer ground) - Toyota:

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How to test TPS wiring with a scan tool (any car):

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How to test throttle position sensor wiring with a resistor (any car):

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How to troubleshoot an EVAP Pressure Sensor problem P0452 - GM:

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No Start from a shorted MAP sensor (Honda, Acura):

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