MAP sensor

feathertail · Post by **feathertail** » 14 Jan 2016, 09:29

I have been trying to replace my MAP sensor on my 2000 V70 XC which sits in a hole on the intercooler pipe and is held in place by two plastic clips. No matter how hard I try to push it into place , I can't get it to seat. Is there a trick to this?

Also, if I can't get it to fit, can I just tape the hole in the intercooler pipe until I can drive to a mechanic? Thanks in advance.

Post by **abscate** » 14 Jan 2016, 13:13

are the ears on the clip seat still there or are they broken off? If they are missing, there is nothing to hold it in place.

feathertail · Post by **feathertail** » 15 Jan 2016, 20:27

Thanks for the response. Actually the ears were the problem...not because they were missing, but because they were grabbing the sensor too hard. I lightly filed a little angle on the base of the sensor where the ears would grab and it popped right in.

Post by **cn90** » 16 Jan 2016, 07:17

Maybe ? zip tie it?
In my 1998 S70, the MAP sensor is kind of "useless".

Post by **abscate** » 16 Jan 2016, 18:59

It's critical on the ME7 cars as it measures actual intake air pressure. If it doesn't seat right your car won't run.