xiv CONTENTS
Barometric Pressure Sensor 201
Testing the MAP Sensor 202
Fuel-Rail Pressure Sensor 203
MAP/BARO Diagnostic Trouble Codes 203
SUMMARY 203
REVIEW QUESTIONS 203
CHAPTER QUIZ 204
chapter 16
MASS AIRFLOW SENSORS 205
Objectives 205
Key Terms 205
Airflow Sensors 205
Mass AirFlow Sensor Types 205
Karman Vortex Sensors 207
PCM Uses for Airflow Sensors 207
Testing Mass Airflow Sensors 208
MAF Sensor Contamination 209
MAF-Related Diagnostic Trouble Codes 210
SUMMARY 210
REVIEW QUESTIONS 210
CHAPTER QUIZ 211
chapter 17
OXYGEN SENSORS 212
Objectives 212
Key Terms 212
Oxygen Sensors 212
Zirconia Oxygen Sensors 213
Titania Oxygen Sensor 214
Closed Loop and Open Loop 214
PCM Uses of the Oxygen Sensor 214
Oxygen Sensor Diagnosis 215
Oxygen Sensor Waveform Analysis 218
Hash 221
Negative O2S Voltage 224
Low O2S Readings 225
High O2S Readings 225
Post-Catalytic Converter Oxygen Sensor Testing 226
Oxygen Sensor Visual Inspection 226
O2S-Related Diagnostic Trouble Codes 227
SUMMARY 227
REVIEW QUESTIONS 227
CHAPTER QUIZ 228
chapter 13
TEMPERATURE SENSORS 179
Objectives 179
Key Terms 179
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensors 179
Testing the Engine Coolant Temperature
Sensor 180
Intake Air Temperature Sensor 184
Testing the Intake Air Temperature Sensor 186
Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor 186
Cylinder Head Temperature Sensor 187
Engine Fuel Temperature (EFT) Sensor 187
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Temperature Sensor 187
Engine Oil Temperature Sensor 188
Temperature Sensor Diagnostic Trouble Codes 188
SUMMARY 188
REVIEW QUESTIONS 188
CHAPTER QUIZ 189
chapter 14
THROTTLE POSITION
SENSORS 190
Objectives 190
Key Terms 190
Throttle Position Sensor Construction 190
TP Sensor Computer Input Functions 191
PCM Uses for the TP Sensor 191
Testing the Throttle Position Sensor 192
Testing a TP Sensor Using the Min/Max Function 193
Testing the TP Sensor Using a Scan Tool 193
TP Sensor Diagnostic Trouble Codes 194
SUMMARY 194
REVIEW QUESTIONS 194
CHAPTER QUIZ 194
chapter 15
MAP/BARO SENSORS 196
Objectives 196
Key Terms 196
Air Pressure—High and Low 196
Principles of Pressure Sensors 196
Construction of MAP Sensors 196
PCM Uses of the MAP Sensor 199