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2006 ACURA RL

3.5L V6AWDAUTOMATICgas
8 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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P1128moderate severityPowertrain

MAP Sensor Value Lower Than Expected

on 2006 Acura RL 3.5L V6 · AWD

What this code means

The MAP sensor reading is lower than expected for current conditions.

Symptoms

  • CEL
  • Poor performance
  • Lean condition
  • Hesitation
  • Rough idle

Common causes

  • Vacuum leak
  • Faulty MAP sensor
  • Clogged vacuum line
  • Faulty PCM

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check for vacuum leaks
  2. Test MAP sensor
  3. Inspect vacuum line
  4. Compare readings

Repair notes

Fix vacuum leak or replace MAP sensor.

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