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Offline omex_uk

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air mass sensor
« 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:

Offline christomk3gti

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Re: air mass sensor
« Reply #1 on: 21 August 2009, 10:31 »
you will use alot more juice my friend.

Black 8v GTI............. Whats a Waffle Valve?

Offline omex_uk

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Re: air mass sensor
« Reply #2 on: 21 August 2009, 10:38 »
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?

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Re: air mass sensor
« Reply #3 on: 21 August 2009, 10:45 »
Scrappy  :wink:
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Offline damien010685

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Re: air mass sensor
« Reply #4 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

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Re: air mass sensor
« Reply #5 on: 21 August 2009, 16:07 »
Remember to disconnect the battery for half an hour after fitting new maf so ecu forgets old settings.

Offline omex_uk

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Re: air mass sensor
« Reply #6 on: 23 August 2009, 12:06 »
Remember to disconnect the battery for half an hour after fitting new maf so ecu forgets old settings.

cheers dude, good advise

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Re: air mass sensor
« Reply #7 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.