how to find the max output voltage of map sensor?

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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 03:47 PM
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how can i test my map sensor to find out the max voltage it puts out to run right? because i built a device that uses a potentimeter and u adjust it and it wont let the computer see over the voltage that i set it at for the map sensor but i need to know the max voltage the map puts out during normal vacuum and driving so i dont set the device too low and make drivability poor . basically like an electronic version of a missing link,. its an obd o LS ecu im using,
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Old Jun 11, 2006 | 08:52 AM
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Old Jun 11, 2006 | 08:59 AM
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Um, don't do that. Chip your ECU instead mmmkay?

Anyway, to answer your question(even though your idea is stupid) turn your car on but don't start it. put a volt meter on the map sensor. It should read about 2.85V. That will be your approximate voltage at WOT.

What you are suggesting has a lot of flaws and overall is a pretty dumb idea with the various better options on the market for not a lot of money.
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Old Jun 11, 2006 | 09:54 AM
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if its so dumb then why does it work??? ive done this on my eclipse with no problems and i got it right on my civic now and have no problems.. its a cheap way to trick the ecu.. without using stupid check valves or ML.
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Old Jun 11, 2006 | 10:09 AM
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I think he is saying it is a bad idea because there are much better, inexpensive methods out there. We are assuming that since you are using, in effect, a missing link, then you are also going to be using an FMU to get more fuel in under boost.

For a little more than the cost of an FMU and your missing link device, you could have switched to a chipped ECU and let it see all the boost you want to throw at it. But, to each his own.

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Old Jun 11, 2006 | 10:41 AM
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https://honda-tech.com/zerothread/1654702

Thats why your method is a relatively bad idea.

Chipping an ECU and calling up a local tuner http://www.J-K-Tuning.com would be less expensive and better for your engine. Instead you invested in this electronic device, a FMU, and a new fuel pump which probably cost you as much or more than a street tune.

Regardless, have fun and good luck.
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Old Jun 11, 2006 | 12:18 PM
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well i only spent about 2$ making this device so no money was lost. and its working so far . i fixed the high FP issue by drilling a hole in the reg to let more pass through.. i dont really know i even need a ML or this because i have no vac to boost transition probs even without them both ..
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