View Full Version : Code P032-open MAP sensor


notalinkinguynemore
11-22-05, 11:05 AM
OK I have a 94 SlS with 190,000 miles on it and the other when day i went to step on the gas, and it stalled. All the way to work and all the way home it did this. So, the next day I went to go start it and this amazing cloud of exhaust came out of the car, it was like New Jersey in the summer. It was consistant the whole time I had the car was on. I felt like james bond with the smoke screen on. anyway, i got the P032 code on the computer, and oh yeah, if u step on the gas it will stall. so before i get mugged at the mechanic, i would like to know, from the friendly people of this forum, what exactly does this all mean in ENGLISH. Thanks in advance. :hmm:

CadillacSTS2003
11-22-05, 11:21 AM
prob have a bad map sensor your 1st bet would be tryin a fuel system treatment followed by throttle body cleaning if that dont do it id bet its the sensor

Ranger
11-22-05, 11:44 AM
Check the connector to the MAP sensor. Mayb it's just corroded or loose.

Krashed989
11-22-05, 04:19 PM
I agree with the above posts, but I don't see how fuel addatives will do anything for the MAP (Manifold Air Pressure) sensor. The sensor and connections would be the first thing that I would suspect.

NickySantoro
11-22-05, 04:42 PM
Since you have the code, I'd check the connections to the sensor, then clear the codes. If it comes back, I'd replace the MAP sensor.

mcowden
11-22-05, 06:19 PM
Since you have the code, I'd check the connections to the sensor, then clear the codes. If it comes back, I'd replace the MAP sensor.

:yeah: I'd do exactly what NickySantoro said. Fuel system treatments and throttle body cleanings won't do anything for that code. It's indicating an electrical problem. Throttle body cleaning is good to do, but it won't help with the code.

CadillacSTS2003
11-22-05, 06:21 PM
ah my bad thought it would aid in it