Vag Maf Defects

[edwardoplunkett]

But why? My 2003 TDI just went through it's MAF at only 12k miles. Ford is going to install a new one under warranty - great, but what about my trouble getting the car there, etc. Seems VAG has had MAF problems for years, and nows it. Have read about some sort of "secret" warranty campaign in the US good for 7/70 or something like that. Fat chance here huh?

 

Anyone know what is up with these parts? Have VAG superceded the poorly designed part with a new one. When will my new MAF fail and leave me stranded??

 

Also, how about consequential damage from this fault? Is the CAT OK after dumping so much soot through it? Anything else to watch for now.. :rolleyes:

[Guest marcusheawood]

...I'd prolly watch your blood pressure ed, you don't want a seizure whilst driving :rolleyes:

[Bigjeeze]

Difficult one this - My 97 Gal has the original and it is still working fine after 120K(so far!)

 

My 2001/2 still has the original and is still fine at 80K miles.

 

 

Some are just unlucky I guess! :rolleyes:

[seatkid]

:) :( :) -_-

 

Miffed MAFS give no soot......(and no power)

 

Direct your anger at Bosch.

 

Hot wire anemometry has always been a crap technology. When I worked for ICL in the 70's the hot wire air flow sensors in 2900 series mainframes fell over before they even left the factory....what's he on about??.. has Seatkid finally flipped?:(

 

Bigjeez - has that old working one got a diecast body? and whats the 0-60 time? It may not be as healthy as you think.... :rolleyes:

[Phil Neal]

Bigjeez - has that old working one got a diecast body? and whats the 0-60 time? It may not be as healthy as you think.... :blink:

yeah try disconnecting it, you may have a surprise! reckon ours has been gone since we had the car! 2 yrs!