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Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Solenoid - California

The Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) solenoid switches the air flow passage between manifold vacuum and atmospheric pressure upon demand from the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). When voltage is supplied from the PCM, the MAP solenoid turns ON. When ON, the MAP sensor monitors barometric pressure. When OFF, the MAP sensor monitors manifold vacuum.