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What is this piece on top of manifold called?

Tiny
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About to reinstall the intake manifold. There is a sensor on the top right of the intake that pops into a grommet which I have lost and I want to try to buy the grommet. Do you know what this sensor is? Temperature sensor maybe? This is a 335d diesel.
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Saturday, June 18th, 2022 AT 2:31 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

This is the Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor (MAP).
The MAP sensor sends data to the ECM for it to control air fuel mixture.

You might have to purchase a new sensor as most of the time the grommet is not available by itself.

Let me know of any questions.
Thank you.
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Saturday, June 18th, 2022 AT 4:38 PM
Tiny
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Got it, thanks.
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Saturday, June 18th, 2022 AT 5:01 PM
Tiny
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What does it do? If I just leave it hanging and start the car for now would I get a rough idle? I found the rubber piece online.
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Saturday, June 18th, 2022 AT 5:04 PM
Tiny
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The MAP signals the ECM to help determine how much fuel to provide. So, it will likely run rough and trigger the check engine light.
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Saturday, June 18th, 2022 AT 7:12 PM

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