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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Dalo Harkin on 07 October 2009, 17:51

Title: Unplugged MAF
Post by: Dalo Harkin on 07 October 2009, 17:51

Hi all,

Car was running like a bag of bolts so I decided to unplug the MAF and its made such a difference car is great!
so what are the downsides of having a MAF unplugged?

I will be getting a new MAF just wanted to check it wont bork my engine

Title: Re: Unplugged MAF
Post by: Wazzzer on 07 October 2009, 23:18

it runs in safe mode so doesn't control the fuelling, just puts a safe set amount in. Get the MAF ASAP though

Title: Re: Unplugged MAF
Post by: Dalo Harkin on 08 October 2009, 09:25

Done about 170 miles in it so far, so the MAF is needed urgently then?

Title: Re: Unplugged MAF
Post by: Rhyso on 08 October 2009, 10:21

Quote from: Dalo Harkin on 08 October 2009, 09:25

Done about 170 miles in it so far, so the MAF is needed urgently then?

YES!!

Title: Re: Unplugged MAF
Post by: Dalo Harkin on 08 October 2009, 14:12

this is ok yes?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BRAND-NEW-VW-GOLF-1-8T-MASS-AIR-FLOW-MAF-SENSOR-97-ON_W0QQitemZ140349715687QQcategoryZ9889QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m263QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DSIC%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BIEW%252BFICS%252BUFI%26otn%3D11%26ps%3D63

Title: Re: Unplugged MAF
Post by: Rhyso on 08 October 2009, 14:18

Quote from: Dalo Harkin on 08 October 2009, 14:12

this is ok yes?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BRAND-NEW-VW-GOLF-1-8T-MASS-AIR-FLOW-MAF-SENSOR-97-ON_W0QQitemZ140349715687QQcategoryZ9889QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m263QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DSIC%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BIEW%252BFICS%252BUFI%26otn%3D11%26ps%3D63

what brand is it?? looks like a clone to me  :undecided:  Avoid unless its made by a genuine OEM

Title: Re: Unplugged MAF
Post by: Dalo Harkin on 08 October 2009, 14:30

Dunno, I just need one  :grin:
it says this
O.E. NUMBERS

 

Bosch

0 280 217 117

 

Ford

98 VW 12B529 BA

 

VAG

037 906 461 C

Title: Re: Unplugged MAF
Post by: Rhyso on 08 October 2009, 14:32

yes but the part number of the item is different and it lists those numbers as the ones it will replace......

Title: Re: Unplugged MAF
Post by: Dalo Harkin on 08 October 2009, 14:34

I just come here for advice  :grin:
I have emailed him and will post his reply when he comes back

Cheers Rhyso

Title: Re: Unplugged MAF
Post by: Wazzzer on 08 October 2009, 18:04

dealer only part really, you'll regret going cheaper when it goes again

Title: Re: Unplugged MAF
Post by: Dalo Harkin on 09 October 2009, 13:12

It has a 1 year guarantee and providing it lasts that long I will be happy.
Will let you know if its rubbish though  :cry:

Title: Re: Unplugged MAF
Post by: mattkh on 09 October 2009, 21:13

Hi
Spray some carburettor cleaner on the MAF sensor element and see if that is better.
Is it a four wire plug, check the wires and clean the contacts with a switch cleaner.

Title: Re: Unplugged MAF
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 09 October 2009, 21:25

Quote from: mattkh on 09 October 2009, 21:13

Hi
Spray some carburettor cleaner on the MAF sensor element and see if that is better.
Is it a four wire plug, check the wires and clean the contacts with a switch cleaner.

this works for awhile and your supposed to use alchol based cleaner
tbh you may as well buy a brand new o.e.m maf from vw

Title: Re: Unplugged MAF
Post by: chrisr103 on 10 October 2009, 07:27

GSF sell the Bosch MAF's for £57

Title: Re: Unplugged MAF
Post by: nottsforest on 10 October 2009, 23:14

recon maf 80 quid from vw dealer i got mine from about 6 months ago