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3.0L MMC Map Sensor Rusted: Map Sensor Replacement (18-23-92)

Publication date: 1992-12-22
Reference number: 18-23-92

3.0L MMC MAP SENSOR RUSTED: MAP SENSOR REPLACEMENT

3.0L MMC MAP SENSOR RUSTED: MAP SENSOR REPLACEMENT

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 18-23-92, Date of Issue:  December 22, 1992

MAP SENSOR CONTAMINATED BY RUST - 3.0L MMC ENGINE

Model 1992 (AS) Caravan/Grand Caravan/Caravan CV Voyager/Grand Voyager/Town & Country

Group Driveability

Bulletin No. 18-23-92

Date December 22, 1992

SYMPTOM/CONDITION

On some 1992 AS-Body vehicles equipped with 3.0L MMC engine, the "Check Engine" lamp may come on and "MAP voltage too high", "MAP voltage too low", or "MAP slow to change" can be read on the DRB II Scan Tool.

DIAGNOSIS

  1. Vehicle on board diagnostics are checked with MDS or DRB II Scan Tool and indicate "MAP voltage too high", "MAP voltage too low", or "MAP slow to change".
  2. Visually inspect the MAP sensor hose and wiring to ensure proper installation.
  3. Perform the appropriate diagnostic procedures to verify the MAP sensor is not operating correctly.
PARTS REQUIRED

Qty. Description Part Number
1 Sensor, MAP 4686181
1 Tree, Vacuum 4612456
1 Hose, MAP Sensor 5234318

REPAIR PROCEDURE

This bulletin involves replacement of the MAP sensor, MAP sensor hose, and the vacuum tree on 1992 AS-Body vehicles equipped with 3.0L MMC engine.

  1. Remove the MAP sensor, MAP sensor hose, and the vacuum tree.
  2. Install the new MAP sensor (P/N 4686181), MAP sensor hose (P/N 5234318), and the vacuum tree (P/N 4612456).
  3. Use the DRB II to erase the stored diagnostic trouble codes and perform the applicable verification tests to ensure the repair has corrected the condition.