Kia Optima: Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor (MAPS). Description and OperationThe MAPS consists of a piezo-electric element and a hybrid IC amplifying the element output signal. The element is silicon diaphragm type and adapts pressure sensitive variable resistor effect of semi-conductor. Because 100% vacuum and the manifold pressure apply to both sides of the sensor respectively, this sensor can output analog signal by using the silicon variation proportional to pressure change.

Installation
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor (MAPS). SpecificationsJump Starting Procedure
1. Make sure the booster battery is 12-volt and that its negative terminal is
grounded.
2. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, do not allow the vehicles to
touch.
3. Turn off all unnec ...
Inspection
1.
Check the steering column for
damage and deformation.
2.
Check the joint bearing for damage
and wear.
3.
Check the tilt bracket for damage
and ...
Removal and Installation
Disassembly of the thermostat would have an adverse effect, causing a lowering
of cooling efficiency. Do not remove the thermostat, e ...