Map sensor damaged by backfire?

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Feb 10, 2006 | 09:01 PM

ChucksZ06

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Map sensor damaged by backfire?

I have read that the Map sensor can be ruined by a backfire in the intake. Is this true. If damaged would the engine start with the MAP sensor not working?

Feb 11, 2006 | 12:44 AM

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Yes this could and has damged MAP,MAF sensors. You will get a DTC if it is bad.

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