MAP sensor cable cut! Why??

[Paulbw]

Hi all, I have recently purchased an XC90 D5 semi auto. The car great drives fine, the acceleration is as expected alutough very laggy at takeoff and the mpg appears is as expected. Having taken off the engine top cover I've noticed that the MAP sensor cable has been deliberately cut and no attempt has been made to reconnect it. Can anyone advise as to why this would be the case or more importantly what problem was the previous owner trying to work around by doing this? I do have the 'high emissions service required' message appearing.

Many thanks

Paul

[davebb]

hi paul
if I was you I would rewire it,the car was probably over boosting going into limp home mode
Dave

[Paulbw]

Cheers dave, where does the other end attach to? Thanks Paul

[davebb]

Hi Paul
What year is the car?
Dave

[cheshired5]

Originally Posted by Paulbw

Cheers dave, where does the other end attach to?

Have I got this right?
The sensor is still installed in the i/c out hose with a snipped wire?

Whoever has done it knows nothing about these cars so I hope their brand of maintenance isn't found elsewhere too.

[moorgate]

or someone bought the wrong intercooler.

[cheshired5]

Originally Posted by moorgate

or someone bought the wrong intercooler.

Intercoolers don't come with sensors fitted and wires cut.

[Paulbw]

Thanks for the responses. It's a 53 plate 163 bhp. I intend checking the intercooler as part of a service over the Xmas hols. The cut appears quite definite I.e. All wires cut at same length just as they start to drop down back in engine. Thanks Paul

[davebb]

Hi paul so were is your MAP is it in the intercooler?
Dave

[Paulbw]

The MAP is at the top left of engine mounted with 2x torq screws. Thank s

Paul