Intercooler sensor - do I need this?

[DieselJake]

Pretty lost with this; got one intercooler that doesn't have the sensor and another that has the sensor but it doesn't reach. Is the sensor necessary? Is there some form of loom extender or a pipe I can get with one in? What will happen without this?

 

[abyrne153]

This is the MAP sensor (Manifold absolute pressure). Without a reading from this the ECU will invariably put the car into limp mode as there will be no way for it to determine boost pressure from the turbo.

 

[DieselJake]

Ah right cool that makes sense, so I'll have to get a pipe or something with this in?

What's the normal solution? Surely loads of people go the route of universal intercoolers or need extension wires or something.

I did try to find info but just couldn't find anything.

 

[abyrne153]

I'd imagine a couple of bits of similar gauge wire, solder and heat shrink would do the job.