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Atmospheric pressure sensor (539), PSG16

Atmospheric pressure sensor (539), PSG16

Location

Atmospheric pressure sensor (539)

Main task

The atmospheric pressure sensor informs the control module of the current atmospheric pressure. This is used to calculate smoke limitation. The higher the car is above sea level, the less oxygen there is in the air. The fuel supply must therefore be reduced. Atmospheric pressure also affects turbo pressure, which must be reduced at high altitudes so that the turbocharger does not overrev.

Type

The pressure sensor is a piezoresistive sensor with its own electronics for signal amplification and temperature compensation. The electronics in the sensor are semiconductive and are mounted on a chip that bends with changes in air pressure, thus allowing more or less voltage to pass depending on the outside air pressure.


Connection

Pin No.
Signal type
Description
1 Power supply, 5 V Connected to ECM pin 31(K).
2 Ground Connected to ECM pin 8(K).
3 Signal Connected to ECM pin 44(K).