Is My MAF o.k. ? MY99 u.k.Turbo
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Is My MAF o.k. ? MY99 u.k.Turbo
MY 99 u.k. Turbo.
Hi, have had a idling and slight missfire problem recently,and have changed plugs,lambda sensor and cleaned ICV and boost solenoid to try to solve the problem. Reset ECU and no improvement. Was going to buy a new Maf sensor tomorrow, however I took mine out today and cleaned it using brake cleaner and refitted it and everything now seems fine. When I unplug the MAF the engine stalls within seconds. Does this mean my MAF is o.k. as it seems to be running fine now ? Or is their any sure way of testing it ?
Has any one else cleaned it this way and had success ?
Hi, have had a idling and slight missfire problem recently,and have changed plugs,lambda sensor and cleaned ICV and boost solenoid to try to solve the problem. Reset ECU and no improvement. Was going to buy a new Maf sensor tomorrow, however I took mine out today and cleaned it using brake cleaner and refitted it and everything now seems fine. When I unplug the MAF the engine stalls within seconds. Does this mean my MAF is o.k. as it seems to be running fine now ? Or is their any sure way of testing it ?
Has any one else cleaned it this way and had success ?
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Personally - if i thought my maf was possibly faulty, i would change it without hesitation. I change mine every 2 years without fail. A faulty maf "can" end your engine.
As far as i'm aware, you can only test for a failed maf as opposed to a failing maf. A failing maf is where the danger is
As far as i'm aware, you can only test for a failed maf as opposed to a failing maf. A failing maf is where the danger is
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Originally Posted by Brun
Personally - if i thought my maf was possibly faulty, i would change it without hesitation. I change mine every 2 years without fail. A faulty maf "can" end your engine.
As far as i'm aware, you can only test for a failed maf as opposed to a failing maf. A failing maf is where the danger is
As far as i'm aware, you can only test for a failed maf as opposed to a failing maf. A failing maf is where the danger is
Is it worth me getting a new one then? cars been fine for last few weeks.
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If it's running well, it's fine!!!!!
Those who change their MAFs as a service item are mad, IMHO.
Now, maybe, there is a case for swapping the original if you have a MY99 or MY00 ....... but, apparently, SUBARU have 'improved' them - so, no need to swap again years to come .......
But, I haven't changed mine - MY00 and 67,000miles - car runs fine ........ I'm not about to change something that doesn't need changing!!!
Pete
Those who change their MAFs as a service item are mad, IMHO.
Now, maybe, there is a case for swapping the original if you have a MY99 or MY00 ....... but, apparently, SUBARU have 'improved' them - so, no need to swap again years to come .......
But, I haven't changed mine - MY00 and 67,000miles - car runs fine ........ I'm not about to change something that doesn't need changing!!!
Pete
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Mine may be the original MAF, as it has 5 pins not 4 pins as I believe the new improved ones have. Is this correct ? If so, I think I will play it safe and buy a new one. Thanks for all the advice guys.
P.s. Any one know the Subaru part number for a MY99 u.k Turbo MAF sensor ?
P.s. Any one know the Subaru part number for a MY99 u.k Turbo MAF sensor ?
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sorry to hijack,but my my95 uk idle goes up and down when i first start the car and has had slight misfire problems,only seems to be when wet?? is this a faulty maf or just water getting on coils os sumthing, are 95my mafs problematic like the later ones?? cheers guys
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Originally Posted by scooby who
MY 99 u.k. Turbo.
Hi, have had a idling and slight missfire problem recently,and have changed plugs,lambda sensor and cleaned ICV and boost solenoid to try to solve the problem. Reset ECU and no improvement. Was going to buy a new Maf sensor tomorrow, however I took mine out today and cleaned it using brake cleaner and refitted it and everything now seems fine. When I unplug the MAF the engine stalls within seconds. Does this mean my MAF is o.k. as it seems to be running fine now ? Or is their any sure way of testing it ?
Has any one else cleaned it this way and had success ?
Hi, have had a idling and slight missfire problem recently,and have changed plugs,lambda sensor and cleaned ICV and boost solenoid to try to solve the problem. Reset ECU and no improvement. Was going to buy a new Maf sensor tomorrow, however I took mine out today and cleaned it using brake cleaner and refitted it and everything now seems fine. When I unplug the MAF the engine stalls within seconds. Does this mean my MAF is o.k. as it seems to be running fine now ? Or is their any sure way of testing it ?
Has any one else cleaned it this way and had success ?
If unsure run off boost until you replace it,£70.00 is cheaper than a new engine.
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Thanks for all the advice guys. Have bought and fitted a new MAF sensor today.
Even though the one I cleaned seemed o.k. I didn't want to take the risk with it, as it may have been on the car from new, as it is the original 5 pin type where my new one is the updated 4 pin type. I can now relax and enjoy driving my Scooby again.
P.s. Do I need to do an ECU reset now that ive fitted a new MAF sensor, even though i am getting no fault code and everything seems fine ?
Even though the one I cleaned seemed o.k. I didn't want to take the risk with it, as it may have been on the car from new, as it is the original 5 pin type where my new one is the updated 4 pin type. I can now relax and enjoy driving my Scooby again.
P.s. Do I need to do an ECU reset now that ive fitted a new MAF sensor, even though i am getting no fault code and everything seems fine ?
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Mine idles fine but sometimes boost dosnt come in untill 6k and the car drives a little lumpy.
Spoke to scooby clinic who advised a new maf sensor and a ecu rest. £130.00
So will be having a trundle down there me thinks friday.
Spoke to scooby clinic who advised a new maf sensor and a ecu rest. £130.00
So will be having a trundle down there me thinks friday.
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Thanks for help guys.
My MY99 is at Subaru now, and they just rang saying it was the MAF sensor thats the problem. He said i'm just pricing it up now, can you come and get car, as it will be Monday when they can get the part.
What am I looking at for price from them fitted etc?
Thanks.
My MY99 is at Subaru now, and they just rang saying it was the MAF sensor thats the problem. He said i'm just pricing it up now, can you come and get car, as it will be Monday when they can get the part.
What am I looking at for price from them fitted etc?
Thanks.
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Thanks for help guys.
My MY99 is at Subaru now, and they just rang saying it was the MAF sensor thats the problem. He said i'm just pricing it up now, can you come and get car, as it will be Monday when they can get the part.
What am I looking at for price from them fitted etc?
Thanks.
My MY99 is at Subaru now, and they just rang saying it was the MAF sensor thats the problem. He said i'm just pricing it up now, can you come and get car, as it will be Monday when they can get the part.
What am I looking at for price from them fitted etc?
Thanks.
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Originally Posted by scoobykevuk
buy the part and fit yourself mate,its a doddle and ecu reset too save yourself £100 more for beer mmmmmmmmm
don't forget the donuts as well mmmmmmmmmmm
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that will do it, or you can connect the green (i believe) plugs under the dash near the steering column, if you do a search on here you will find the deffinative ecu reset guide
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Thanks guys,
I am still waiting to here back from Subaru, I rang the other week and they said they had some mecanics leave so they were short staffed.
I have fitted a Baileys Dump Value, installed a CD Player and put petrol in it, can I really do the MAF sensor myself?
Also, where can I get one from online? The idling is getting worse, and I dont want to nacker the car anymore.
Thanks.
Paul.
I am still waiting to here back from Subaru, I rang the other week and they said they had some mecanics leave so they were short staffed.
I have fitted a Baileys Dump Value, installed a CD Player and put petrol in it, can I really do the MAF sensor myself?
Also, where can I get one from online? The idling is getting worse, and I dont want to nacker the car anymore.
Thanks.
Paul.
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Had a quick look round, and cannot find the part anywhere Sorry to bother you again.
I emailed Scoobyclinic and they want £100+Vat, Subaru was only £70 for the part. Is the ScoobyClinic one going to be MUCH better than the OE one, or the same?
Do you have any sites that stock the item?
Thanks again.
I emailed Scoobyclinic and they want £100+Vat, Subaru was only £70 for the part. Is the ScoobyClinic one going to be MUCH better than the OE one, or the same?
Do you have any sites that stock the item?
Thanks again.
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Originally Posted by pgudge
Had a quick look round, and cannot find the part anywhere Sorry to bother you again.
I emailed Scoobyclinic and they want £100+Vat, Subaru was only £70 for the part. Is the ScoobyClinic one going to be MUCH better than the OE one, or the same?
Do you have any sites that stock the item?
Thanks again.
I emailed Scoobyclinic and they want £100+Vat, Subaru was only £70 for the part. Is the ScoobyClinic one going to be MUCH better than the OE one, or the same?
Do you have any sites that stock the item?
Thanks again.
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