Found some inexpensive 3 bar map sensors

[BiGMaC]

Just an FYI note of caution... I went to the RockAuto site and looked at the CX2231 (same for all 3.5 trans EBs)  for about $82, but if I search specifically for the 3BAR  using the other part of the number, AA5Z-9F479-B,  the price came up $94.... still a darn good price, but the description and pic of the "B" is not a Ford part... Aftermarket may be fine. 

Main point is be very sure you get the AA5Z-9F479-B (3BAR) or equivalent if AM is OK with you,.... and not the AA5Z-9F479-A (the 2BAR)

[JimiJak]

Just for reference; $145.48 on the FordParts site.

[explorergotoluvit]

So when i went to my ford dealer ship to get a 3 bar and the said the only 3 bar maps come from the f150 right? but the guy said there are 2 which one do you want. said know idea can anyone tell me which one and if we need 2 on the xsport

[JimiJak]

Ford Part No. CX2231

[BiGMaC]

Ford Part No. CX2231

Correct for the MAP sensor... but not the BAR rating...Also on the box will be AA5Z-9F479-A or AA5Z-9F479-B  ... and to make it even more confusing Ford printed AA5Z-9F479-AB on them all.... jeez

[Joleat]

Ford Part No. CX2231

Correct for the MAP sensor... but not the BAR rating...Also on the box will be AA5Z-9F479-A or AA5Z-9F479-B  ... and to make it even more confusing Ford printed AA5Z-9F479-AB on them all.... jeez

Wait, what? Are you saying that CX2231 merely indicates that the part is a MAP sensor and not necessarily whether it is the 2 BAR or the 3 BAR version? I'm a little confused by the wording "Correct for the MAP sensor... but not the BAR rating...". Please clarify... pretty, pretty please.

[explorergotoluvit]

ya im confused as well

[BiGMaC]

Ford Part No. CX2231

Correct for the MAP sensor... but not the BAR rating...Also on the box will be AA5Z-9F479-A or AA5Z-9F479-B  ... and to make it even more confusing Ford printed AA5Z-9F479-AB on them all.... jeez

Wait, what? Are you saying that CX2231 merely indicates that the part is a MAP sensor and not necessarily whether it is the 2 BAR or the 3 BAR version? I'm a little confused by the wording "Correct for the MAP sensor... but not the BAR rating...". Please clarify... pretty, pretty please.

You are 100% correct in your interpretation... Below is a link to pictures of ShoBoat's 3BAR sensor and the box showing what I mean.... The second number with "B" as last digit is what's important to be sure it's a 3BAR.  The 3BAR sensor I got came in a box exactly like this from Ford.... but like everyone using them has noted... on the sensor it ends in"AB".

http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php?topic=2521.msg37443#msg37443

Here's pics of my part with the number above, The box with the identifying number, and finally the shipping label from Ford with all this... Hope this clears it up.

[BiGMaC]

Just a bump so it will come up for you guys in today's posts... see the post immediately preceding this one.

I think this should explain what I tried to communicate about making sure you get the correct MAP sensor (3BAR)

Cheers... and buy cheap... go fast!

[Joleat]

Insanity! Someone write a letter! I came this >< close to ordering one from RockAuto, but I think I'll just order one from Torrie when I order my tuner.

Thanks for saving my butt, Mac!

[SwampRat]

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/catalog.php


Put CX 2231 into search .... price varies day to day

Pic below is the one I took of mine .

[Joleat]

That's what I used to search for the sensor on RockAuto, but according to Mac, CX2231 is printed on the box of both the 2 bar and 3 bar sensors, so it's anyone's guess as to which one you will receive.

[SwampRat]

That's what I used to search for the sensor on RockAuto, but according to Mac, CX2231 is printed on the box of both the 2 bar and 3 bar sensors, so it's anyone's guess as to which one you will receive.

Just order it from Rock Auto and you will get the correct 3 bar .....
Many members have bought through them with 0 problems .

[black99lightning]

That's what I used to search for the sensor on RockAuto, but according to Mac, CX2231 is printed on the box of both the 2 bar and 3 bar sensors, so it's anyone's guess as to which one you will receive.

Just order it from Rock Auto and you will get the correct 3 bar .....
Many members have bought through them with 0 problems .

I'm assuming if we get the wrong one, we can return it?

[BiGMaC]

Guys, I'm not saying any vendor (or their part) is bad... and Ford created this confusion actually with a system that's hard to understand.  I just don't want folks getting the wrong part...and tuning for it with crazy results.  Definitely get it as cheap as possible. I just saw/had confusion. per my my first post above... Earlier, I just described my findings when I searched trying to be sure it was what folks wanted... and I saw some confusing things and AM 3BAR sensors at RockAuto... http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php?topic=2521.msg38720#msg38720

Not  trying to change anyone's plans... just thought everyone should know how to obtain and verify they received the correct part.  We all like to be sure of things even if it's just to speed up the process.  ...and we all like cheap!

black99lightning... don't know why not, but now you can easily verify the correct as well as AM vs OEM with the info here when yours arrives.



Joleat... ordering through Unleashed is one way to be sure since Torrie knows what you want.... but sometimes direct communication before ordering is the key... email or call RockAuto if you feel the need.

service@rockauto.com
1-608-661-1376

Sorry if I stirred anyone up...