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Re: speed density and vacuum leaks
Posted to Technical Theory Forum on 3/8/2000

Hi Austin,

A vacuum leak can cause a cylinder to run too lean to the point of a mis-fire. The map sensor is going to see a reduced intake manifold vacuum, thus assuming it's running harder (load) or faster (rpm) than it actually is. What will ensue is a long... Login to read more.