Replacing the MAP sensor on a 2013 Volkswagen Passat 

For what its worth- I too dropped the screw down into the pan underneath the engine. Fortunately, it was easy to find by tapping on the plastic pan and listening to the sound of the screw. I decided that one time losing it and finding it was good fortune that I did not want to risk my luck again a second time. I solved the problem by tying a length of thread under the head of the screw and attaching the other end to a spare screwdriver. Once the screw was seated in its hole I just pulled the thread and continued tightening it home. Easy peasy.

Thanks for the video. Just replace mine of my 2010 MK6 golf - same engine. I can confrm that you dont have to remove the trottle body, You just have to move away the big electrical cable in the plastic tubing - just unclip and move. You need a T20 screwdriver. After sensor instaled. the electrical connector would not clip in place. After carefull examination, I conclude ttat he gasket at the botom of the connector have expand. I end up sanding about 1-2 mm of plastic of the sensor connector part utill it clip. I coat everything with silicone to make shure that water wont go in,.

Great video, I was inspired by your "aha" moment that it could be an easier job and was able to remove the sensor by simply removing the single torx screw on the left side and wiggling it out. Took me about 5 minutes of being careful not to drop the screw as it was coming out and some gentle wiggling. Definitely a tight area to work in though. I would say for a more complete job, removing the throttle body is important to clean within the intake manifold. So I think the way you did it is ultimately the best way to do it, however in a pinch it's able to be done pretty easily. Cheers!

Nice video....Same layout as my Jetta...Been getting a P0106 code now and again...Changed the PCV valve some months ago(did NOT do the whole cover which is a $100 to $200 part, just the $15 circular piece...Did the throttle body a couple weeks ago because of another code / TPP sensor issue (Should have replaced the MAP sensor then when the TB was off, just as a preventive measure, but there you are)…...Anyway, this video is really good and is inspiring me to do the MAP sensor in the next couple weeks...I agree, looks like it can be done W/O having to remove the TB (at least I sure hope so, and will know soon enough)….(Yeah, dropping the screws into the engine area really sucks...especially when you don't readily find them lying on the ground)

This map sensor looks very similar to the secondary injection pressure sensor..Autozone gave me the map sensor instead of the secondary injection pressure sensor. I'm assuming they don't carry the secondary injection pressure sensor..

I did the same but I cleaned the map sensor, because it was in engine oil, it's not necessary to change it

Great video. I replaced my MAP sensor along with the pcv diaphragm today. This video helped! And go figure I dropped the torx screw for the sensor. Will the code clear itself after awhile or do I need to track down a scanner and clear it manually?

Pro tip: the sensor typically has only one screw and you don't need to remove the surrounding parts to remove it if you can fit your hands to remove the only screw without dropping it into the bottomless abyss that VW engine bay is.

Do you have the amazon links for the parts? Thanks

is this fix related to the p0106 code?

Que síntomas tenía el auto para saber que tenías que reemplazar el sensor?

Great Video! SO helpful. I have the 2013 5- cyl passat as well. Do you have any experience with the codes P2101 or P0638? it suddenly started to run terrible and will barely stay running sounds terribly out of timing. any ideas?

Is no one going to mention the fact this dude sounds like Brian Griffin? Thank you for the video, great help.

can a dirty/faulty map sensor cause transmission issues (roughness/wrench dash warning)?

How and/or why did you determine the MAP sensor was bad and needed to be replaced as opposed to dirty and merely requiring a good cleaning with a can of MAP sensor cleaner?

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I did change the PCV and cleaned the map sensor but I still have he code po106 and still check engine light in there ! Do I should change the sensor put a new one ? Thx

How in the HELL does the connector to the map sensor come off? Mine won't move and I don't want to break it. I've pushed on the clip type button on bottom while jiggling the connector with no results. I pulled. Jumped up and down. Swore. Nothing works.

Why did you have to go and replace it? Couldn't you just clean it with throttle body cleaner and air? From what i could gather it helps and no new sensor needed. Let me know. Thanks.

Would it be a safe practice to remove battery terminals?

Joe, I have a 2012 VW Passat 2.5L SE Model. The dealer is telling me that this job also requires them to do a SYM Update otherwise, the Computer brain won't properly communicate with the latest version of the Manifold Sensor. Is this true? Have you knowledge of this alleged SYM Update?