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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: omex_uk on 21 August 2009, 10:14

Title: air mass sensor
Post by: omex_uk on 21 August 2009, 10:14

right ever since ive owned my mk3 its been a tad sluggish. the torque used to drop off around 3'000rpm and come back at about 4.5k but not in great force.

i just assumed this was the way they ran.

but after driving it last night it seemed even more reserved. i was talking about it to one of my mechanic mates when we were hanging out and he told to me to try unplugging the airmass sensor. i did and jesus christ! its about the equivalent of adding 25 brake to my car, its so much more responsive, more power, no lag, its amazing!

i guess there was no real point for this topic but im just so happy i feel like i have to tell you lads  :grin:

Title: Re: air mass sensor
Post by: christomk3gti on 21 August 2009, 10:31

you will use alot more juice my friend.

Title: Re: air mass sensor
Post by: omex_uk on 21 August 2009, 10:38

Quote from: christomk3gti on 21 August 2009, 10:31

you will use alot more juice my friend.

indeed im looking for a replacement one which isnt broken.

anyone know of anyone braking an 8v?

Title: Re: air mass sensor
Post by: christomk3gti on 21 August 2009, 10:45

Scrappy  :wink:

Title: Re: air mass sensor
Post by: damien010685 on 21 August 2009, 14:53

Hiya heres one on ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MK3-Golf-Air-flow-Meter_W0QQitemZ270444278784QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20090819?IMSfp=TL090819166003r27599  nobody has bid yet so go for it i bought a brand new 1 for 60 quid is being fitted the now i work offshore so will be fixed when i get back so hopefully that will sort the sluggishness in 2nd and 3rd in lower revs

Title: Re: air mass sensor
Post by: gtigolfthree on 21 August 2009, 16:07

Remember to disconnect the battery for half an hour after fitting new maf so ecu forgets old settings.

Title: Re: air mass sensor
Post by: omex_uk on 23 August 2009, 12:06

Quote from: gtigolfthree on 21 August 2009, 16:07

Remember to disconnect the battery for half an hour after fitting new maf so ecu forgets old settings.

cheers dude, good advise

Title: Re: air mass sensor
Post by: diver705 on 24 August 2009, 12:52

Hi there guys, got same problem with my mk3 after 3000 rpm very poor performance. If unplug air mass sensor and try it do I need to reset ecu when unplugged or should I notice difference straight away if it is faulyt.