Waterfall effect with sensors?

Mstroker · 11-12-2012, 11:42 AM

Experianced wrench turner here, One thing I have always tossed around in my head is the waterfall affect when it comes to certain things failing on vehicles. Well, my truck turned about 24 years old, and I recently had to replace the EGR control solonoid and it appears that the MAP sensor has gone out too. Do you guys think that it is just the fact that it's 24 years old? or could it be possible that when you replace certain sensors it could stress worn out, or tired sensors and cause them to fail?

Just an idea I have been throwing around in my head, I appreciate input

**TheUnforgiven** · 11-12-2012, 11:43 AM

No, it's just a 24 year old truck. Shit gets old and fails.

Mstroker · 11-12-2012, 11:47 AM

That's what I was thinking, but it was an interesting thought

Steve83 · 11-12-2012, 01:03 PM

No one designs electronic systems that way. There are about 4 levels of protection from that in the EEC-IV system; more on newer PCMs.

11-12-2012, 11:42 AM	#1
Mstroker Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Galesburg area, Illinois Posts: 6 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 1989 F150	Waterfall effect with sensors? Experianced wrench turner here, One thing I have always tossed around in my head is the waterfall affect when it comes to certain things failing on vehicles. Well, my truck turned about 24 years old, and I recently had to replace the EGR control solonoid and it appears that the MAP sensor has gone out too. Do you guys think that it is just the fact that it's 24 years old? or could it be possible that when you replace certain sensors it could stress worn out, or tired sensors and cause them to fail? Just an idea I have been throwing around in my head, I appreciate input __________________ 1989 F150, 302, auto, 4x4, 9in rear swap 3.73 ratios Maxxis big horn 33's on american racing wheels Decked out with Cb's an police scanner bone stock other wise Soon to be 302 with, forged internals for about 300 hp, and a 125/150 shot of the spray!!

11-12-2012, 11:47 AM	#3
Mstroker Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Galesburg area, Illinois Posts: 6 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 1989 F150	That's what I was thinking, but it was an interesting thought __________________ 1989 F150, 302, auto, 4x4, 9in rear swap 3.73 ratios Maxxis big horn 33's on american racing wheels Decked out with Cb's an police scanner bone stock other wise Soon to be 302 with, forged internals for about 300 hp, and a 125/150 shot of the spray!!

11-12-2012, 01:03 PM	#4
Steve83 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 32,148 iTrader: (98) Bronco Info: '83 VIN & title on '93 frame/body w/'95 4.9L & EB paint	No one designs electronic systems that way. There are about 4 levels of protection from that in the EEC-IV system; more on newer PCMs. __________________ Walk softly & carry a BIG SIX ! ! ! . .

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