Parts for your 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander-Map sensor

2016 Mitsubishi Outlander MAP sensor — purpose, servicing and replacement

Technical sources confirm the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander is fitted with a Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor across petrol and diesel variants. The Mitsubishi Motors Outlander 2016 (GF/GG) Service Manual (Group 13A – Engine Electrical/Engine Control) documents the MAP sensor and related DTCs P0105–P0108. The Mitsubishi ASA/EPC lists a “Sensor, Manifold Absolute Pressure” for MY2016 Outlander (typical PN families 1865A2xx/1865A3xx for petrol, boost/MAP sensors for the 2.2 diesel), and major repair databases and parts catalogues (e.g., ALLDATA/Autodata and OEM-equivalent suppliers) catalogue direct-fit MAP sensors for this model.

On the 2016 Outlander, the MAP sensor’s job is to read intake manifold pressure (vacuum or boost) so the ECU can calculate engine load and trim fuel and ignition timing. On petrol engines it often works alongside a MAF sensor to keep drivability sharp and emissions tidy, on the 2.2 turbo‑diesel it also reports boost pressure for turbo control. Under the bonnet, it’s usually mounted on or near the intake manifold (petrol), and on the manifold or charge pipe on the diesel, with a small O‑ring sealing it to the housing.

This sensor isn’t a scheduled replacement item, but it does benefit from periodic checks. During routine servicing (say every 30,000–40,000 km or when the air filter and throttle body are attended to), it pays to:

• Inspect the plug and wiring for oil wicking, corrosion, or a broken latch, clean with electronics contact cleaner only.
• Check manifold hoses and the PCV system for splits or loose clamps that can skew MAP readings.
• If removing the sensor, replace the O‑ring, avoid solvents on the sensing port, and torque the bolts lightly (around 8 N·m is typical).

Common warning signs of a tired or misreporting MAP include rough idle, flat spots, poor fuel economy, diesel smoke under load, and the check engine light. A quick scan under key‑on/engine‑off should show roughly local barometric pressure (around 100 kPa at sea level), at hot idle, many petrol engines sit near 30–45 kPa. Readings wildly outside these ranges, or codes like P0106–P0108, point to diagnosis or replacement.

Replacement is straightforward: disconnect the battery (to avoid spiking electronics), unplug the connector, remove the fixing screw(s), lift out the sensor, swap in a new O‑ring, refit and torque, then clear codes and perform an idle relearn if required. A short road test while watching live data confirms the fix. Treated kindly—kept clean, dry at the connector, and sealed with a fresh O‑ring—the Outlander’s MAP sensor usually gives long, drama‑free service.

Popular questions about the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander MAP sensor

Where is the MAP sensor on a 2016 Outlander?
On most petrol Outlanders it’s bolted to the intake manifold near the throttle body, with a single bolt and an O‑ring seal. On the 2.2 diesel, the boost/MAP sensor may be on the manifold or a charge pipe. It’s a small black sensor with a two‑ to three‑pin connector.

Does the 2016 Outlander use both a MAF and a MAP?
Yes, many petrol variants run both. The MAF tracks incoming air, while the MAP tracks manifold pressure for load, transient response, and diagnostics. The diesel uses a MAP/boost sensor for turbo control and fuelling.

What MAP readings are normal?
At key‑on/engine‑off, expect roughly barometric pressure (~100 kPa at sea level). At hot idle, many petrol engines show about 30–45 kPa, under heavy load the value rises towards atmospheric. Big deviations suggest vacuum leaks, wiring faults, or a failing sensor.