How unsafe to drive with a disconnected MAF
07 March 2004, 11:09 PM
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Well, when the connector on my MAF came off (broken clip) on my MY97. It was terrible.
When it made any sign of going on to boost it did a severe kangaroo impression (fuel cut). Just about driveable off-boost. But forget using the turbo.
I would say it' not very healthy for it at all. The ECU is very dependent on the MAF sensor.
When it made any sign of going on to boost it did a severe kangaroo impression (fuel cut). Just about driveable off-boost. But forget using the turbo.
I would say it' not very healthy for it at all. The ECU is very dependent on the MAF sensor.
08 March 2004, 12:27 PM
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It wouldn't be particularly advisable on a UK car, let alone a JDM...
If you absolutely have to, then keep the revs low and don't use boost, so the ECU can run off it's lambda readings. Assuming your lambda's ok...?
If you absolutely have to, then keep the revs low and don't use boost, so the ECU can run off it's lambda readings. Assuming your lambda's ok...?
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09 March 2004, 10:03 PM
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how can you be so sure, the AA man disconnected the plug from the maf sensor and then the car started and i drove it slowly home and told me that this was the problem. what do you think
09 March 2004, 10:17 PM
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It`s your Lambda sensor that`s gone - Pillock -
, havent laughed so much for a while.. thanks Harvey
BTW nice to met you briefly at ScoobyMania last week, I was the guy sat freezing on the front wall ,while some work was being done to my car in the workshop
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09 March 2004, 10:43 PM
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If you know what the problem is maybe you could tell me, i dont know much about engine problems so the AA man is all i have to go by at the moment.
10 March 2004, 08:48 AM
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It`s your Lambda sensor that`s gone - Pillock - and you have been driving round for the last three months with it gone so a few more days won`t make a lot of difference. What makes you think your MAF has gone ?
11 March 2004, 02:07 AM
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Hey Type~~R, I owe you an apology. We have Sub TypeR and Type~~R so a case of mistaken identity. Sorry for calling you a pillock. The other one has been driving around for a few months with the lamda u/s. I removed SubtypeR's lambda on Saturday, it was shot and there was no thread on it or the hole in the downpipe. Rectifying the problem this Saturday. In the meantime the lambda is tied in position with wire!!!
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