Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit Intermittent

What it means

The engine computer has seen the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) signal drop out or jump suddenly for short periods and then recover. This usually points to a weak connection in the connector or wiring that reacts to vibration or heat.

Related codes: P0105P0106P0107P0108

Symptoms4

• Check engine light that comes on and goes off.
• Sudden jerking or stumbling while driving.
• Brief stalling at idle.
• Intermittent hesitation on acceleration.

Possible causes5

• Loose or corroded pins in the sensor connector.
• Wire rubbing on metal or cracked internally.
• Weak shared ground point.
• Loose sensor hose that disconnects at times, on cars that use one.
• Intermittent internal sensor failure.

How to diagnose5

1. Review the freeze frame data to learn when the fault occurred.
2. Watch the sensor signal on a scan tool while gently moving the harness and connector, looking for sudden jumps.
3. Inspect the connector pins and how tightly they grip.
4. Trace the harness for rubbing points.
5. Check the sensor hose and how well it is secured.

How to fix6

1. Clean and tighten the connector pins, or replace the connector.
2. Repair the chafed section of the harness and secure it.
3. Clean and retighten the ground point.
4. Secure or replace the sensor hose.
5. Replace the sensor if its signal still jumps with good wiring.
6. Clear the codes and road test under conditions similar to when the fault appeared.

Repair cost

In Saudi riyals; the highlighted part is the expected range for this fault.

The fix is often a low-cost connector or wire repair; the cost rises if the sensor must be replaced or tracing the fault takes a long time.

Prices are rough estimates for common cars at independent workshops and vary with the car and the source of the part.
Prices last updated: September 2026

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