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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: brains on 04 May 2004, 12:50

Title: sensor on air filter box?
Post by: brains on 04 May 2004, 12:50

the sensor that plugs into the air filter box, does anyone know what its for and what problems might i get if the wires have snapped from sensor?

think its been fcuked for some time and havent had any problems, going throught a fair bit of petrol though >:(

any help would be great,

cheers

Title: Re:sensor on air filter box?
Post by: dragongreen16v on 04 May 2004, 19:30

It tells the ECU what temp the air is and fuels the engin accordingly, I would have thought that's why you're using alot of petrol. A lot of people unplug this and put in a resistor (on Ebay they are sold as chips for about 3 quid!) it tells the ECU the air is quite hot and it lets more fuel through giving more power, can't do any good.

Title: Re:sensor on air filter box?
Post by: brains on 07 May 2004, 08:05

cheers,
will try and get it sorted.

Title: Re:sensor on air filter box?
Post by: LostBok on 07 May 2004, 14:53

brains, maybe you're going through "a fair bit of petrol" 'cos your right foot's too heavy??

Title: Re:sensor on air filter box?
Post by: brains on 07 May 2004, 15:18

 ;D ;D