Kia Picanto: Engine Control System / Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor (MAPS)
Specifications
Pressure
[kPa (kgf/cm², psi)]
|
Output Voltage (V) [Vref=5V]
|
32.5 (0.33, 4.71)
| 0.5
|
284 (2.90, 41.19)
| 4.5
|
Description and operation
Installed
on the surge tank, Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor (MAPS) is a
speed-density type sensor that senses absolute pressure of the surge
tank and transfers the analog signal proportional to the pressure to the
ECM. By using this signal, the ECM calculates the intake air amount and
engine speed.
The
MAPS consists of a piezo-electric element and a hybrid IC amplifying
the element output signal. This element, a silicon diaphragm type,
features pressure sensitive variable resistor effect of semi-conductor.
Due to 100% vacuum status and manifold pressure applied to both sides of
the sensor, this sensor can output analog signal by using the silicon
variation proportional to pressure change.

Schematic diagrams


Repair procedures
1. | Connect the KDS on the Data Link Connector (DLC). |
2. | Measure the output voltage of the MAPS at idle and IG ON.
Pressure
[kPa (kgf/cm², psi)]
|
Output Voltage (V) [Vref=5V]
| 32.5 (0.33, 4.71)
| 0.5
| 284 (2.90, 41.19)
| 4.5
|
|
1. | Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal. |
2. | Disconnect the manifold absolute pressure sensor connector (A). |
3. | Remove the sensor (B) from the Intake manifold by loosening the mounting screws.
Manifold absolute pressure sensor mounting screw :
6.4 - 8.3 N·m (0.65 - 0.85 kgf·m, 4.7 - 6.1 lb·ft) |
 |
•
| Tighten the component to the specified torques. |
•
| Note
that internal damage may occur when the component is dropped. If the
component has been dropped, if it is damaged inspect before installing. |
•
| Carefully insert the sensor into the installation hole without damaging it. |
|
1. | Install in the reverse order of removal. |
Troubleshooting

Specifications
Specification
Sensor
Item
Opening Percentage (%)
Output Voltage (V) [Vref = 5V]
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Specifications
Specification
▷ Type: Thermistor type
Temperature
Resistance (kΩ)
°C
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Other information:
Repair procedures
Removal
1.Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")
3.Remove the steering column upper and lower shroud panel.
(Refer to Body - "Steering Column Shroud Panel")
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Repair procedures
Inspection
1.Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.Remove the roof trim assembly.
(Refer to Body - "Roof Trim Assembly")
3.Remove the hands free mic (A) after loosening the mounting screws.
4.Check tshe continuity of between terminals.
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