Since a MAP Sensor Enhancer is obviously a device that
works in conjunction with the MAP Sensor we should have a
quick look at what that device's function is.
MAP stands for Manifold Absolute Pressure and this
device actually measures the vacuum in the intake manifold
of the vehicle. The level of the vacuum in the manifold
changes depending on the load on the engine. This
information is transmitted to the on board computer and is
used, amongst other things, to regulate the air/fuel
mixture.
So what is the problem? Well the on board computer is
pre-programmed according to certain standards and, amongst
other things, is trying to maintain an air/fuel mixture of
14.7:1. This is regarded as an optimum ratio but does not
take into account that certain fuel saving techniques
employed today requires a ratio with less fuel and more air
(known as a lean mixture).
For instance when any of the so-called water fuel
technologies are employed the intake air is enriched with
hydrogen and oxygen and the best fuel saving is achieved
with a lean air/fuel ratio. If the on board computer is
allowed to add fuel to achieve it's optimum mixture most,
if not all, of the benefits are neutralized.
The MAP Sensor Enhancer is employed to remedy this
situation. The wire that transmits the signal from the MAP
Sensor to the on board computer is cut and the Enhancer is
connected so that the signal now goes through the Enhancer.
Since a higher voltage signal indicates to the on board
computer to increase the volume of fuel in the air/fuel
ratio, it is a simple matter of employing a potentiometer
to reduce the voltage in the signal.
Since driving and even atmospheric conditions affects
the "ideal" mixture, the MAP Sensor Enhancer is placed so
it is accessible while driving and fine adjustments can be
made for various situations.
I hope that this clarifies a few things and is of use to
you. It should also be noted that various other devices,
besides a MAP Sensor, are used in different cars and those
would require slightly different techniques