Where is the MAP sensor located in this car. 2006 Suzuki forenza

ANSWER : Your MAP sensor is an important input for your computer. It helps determine the load on the engine to calculate the correct amount of fuel to inject. It sometimes takes a few seconds for the vehicle to realize that the sensor is not producing a good signal.

At that point, it will use other methods to determine the fuel rate, such as pre-programmed fuel maps, throttle position, etc. I would suggest replacing the MAP sensor and retesting. If you would like to have it checked first, a certified technician from YourMechanic will be able to scan your vehicle and test components to determine the root cause of your starting issue before making a repair.

ANSWER : Hi and thanks for contacting YourMechanic. Look on the intake and you will see a sensor that is on either the front or rear side of the intake manifold. There you will find the MAP sensor. Some of the Suzuki’s will have the MAP sensor on the top of the engine that has 3 wires on it (red, green, and white). If you would like to have a mechanic take care of a MAP sensor replacement for you, a certified professional from YourMechanic can come to your car’s location to perform this at your convenience.

ANSWER : The control circuit for the fans needs to be checked. For example, there is usually a condenser fan relay in the A/C electrical controls. There could be a fault with that relay and/or wiring problems, perhaps even just a loose connection, blown or loose fuse, and so forth. To resolve something like this, the recommended service is an electrical component diagnostic. If you request that diagnostic service, the responding certified mechanic will get the problem pinpointed and resolved. If you have further questions or concerns, do not hesitate to re-contact YourMechanic as we are always here to help you.

ANSWER : Hi there. What had happened is the wrong key set the security to the vehicle. This is to prevent the vehicle from starting with the wrong keys. Try removing the battery cables (+) and (-) for 13 minutes. During that time, put the original key in the ignition and turn it on. Activate everything in the car even though there is no power. Then remove the key and hook up the battery cables. The computer should have reset and reset the security. If the security is still being tripped, then I recommend seeking out a professional, such as one from Your Mechanic, to help you

ANSWER : Hello, an app for accessing your car temp sensors (whether engine coolant or ambient air temp), will require access to the cars electronics through the OBD-II port, and a programmable communications device. The OBD-II port, and any temperature sensors on the vehicle are powered only while the ignition is in the Run/Start positions. To do what you are suggesting will require pretty much a stand-alone monitor and report piece of hardware, or a function driven by a wake-on-command facility using something like OnStar to retrieve temperature data.

ANSWER : Hi there, thanks for writing in. The P0171 lean fuel system code can mean a variety of potential issues are at play, such as intake air leaks, a faulty front heated oxygen sensor, ignition misfiring, faulty fuel injectors, exhaust gas leaks, incorrect fuel pressure, lack of fuel, a faulty mass airflow sensor, or an incorrect positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose connection .

This depends on which O2 sensor is reading rich. There are often times two O2 sensors, one in front of the catalytic converter (pre-catalyst), which reads the oxygen levels prior to the conversion process and one after the catalytic converter (post catalyst) which reads the oxygen levels after the conversion process. If the O2 sensor after the catalytic converter is reading rich, this would suggest that the catalytic converter is not doing its job and may be clogged. I would recommend having an expert from Your Mechanic come to your home to diagnose and repair.

If you would like help with inspecting this code, consider having an expert automotive technician from YourMechanic come to your home or office to look at your car for you and diagnose the issue, and make any repairs, such as replacing your catalytic converter, if needed.

ANSWER : If it doesn’t run for more than about a minute, that could be a normal situation. The fan is triggered by temperature at the cylinder head, and when the engine is off and the coolant isn’t circulating, the heat rises to the top of the engine. If the car is fully warmed up and it’s a hot day outside, the fan may come on for a short time when the car is off. If it runs on and on, it may be a different matter and you will want to have it checked out.
The leak, should concern you. Left to themselves, things always go from bad to worse and it could get worse at a very inconvenient time. If you contact Your Mechanic, they can send a technician to your home or office to check out your Honda and let you know what can be done for it.

ANSWER : This may be a result of a dirty or failing idle air control valve. The idle air control valve reads the air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the engine at low speeds and at idle. Since this valve is controlled by the vehicle’s computer, it will adjust idle speed based upon other measurements such as engine temperature, intake air temperature and electrical system load or voltage. When you accelerate, the engine RPM increases, and as you let off the gas, the RPM slowly returns to the normal idling speed with the help of the idle air control valve making the transition from a higher RPM back down to idle speed. When the engine RPM drops below the normal range of about ~800 RPM, this often times will cause the engine to stall indicating a dirty or faulty idle air control valve. I would recommend having an expert from YourMechanic come to your location to diagnose and repair your idle air control valve.