2001 Vauxhall Astra map sensor keeps melting

Car: Vauxhall Astra
Year: 2001
Variant: 1.7tdi astra van
I have pt a new map sensor on my van twice now but it keeps melting and not sure why
Posted: Oct 28, 2012 (11 years ago)
Is it the terminal side that's melting ,which would indicate excessive voltage or the sensor tip which may be caused by excessive heat in the pipe perhaps due to something jammed on the exhaust side .Advise a diagnostic for relevant fault codes.
Posted Oct 30, 2012 (11 years ago)
its on terminal side plus the exaust gases seem overly hot
Posted Dec 3, 2012 (11 years ago)

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