Are MAF issues common on Newage?...
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Newage MAFs seem to be much more robust.
99/00 seem to be the worst ones. Do a search in General Technical forum for common symptoms of MAF failures.
99/00 seem to be the worst ones. Do a search in General Technical forum for common symptoms of MAF failures.
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Mick: nope mate 100 standard
Ok can someone then verify this:
On a newage, if the car has been running on 97ron BP Ultimate for a while, and is then run on 10 or so tanks of Tesco99 do you have to manually reset the ECU for it to 'fully' adjust itself to the new fuel.
I ask this query because a dealer has told me that Newage ECU's are a bit lacklustre when it comes to 'naturally' adjusting themselves when switching from a lower octane fuel to a higher octane one and that a full reset is best rather than the ECU trying to re-learn. The dealer said that the re-learning is more proficient if changing from high octane to lower.
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Mick: nope mate 100 standard
Ok can someone then verify this:
On a newage, if the car has been running on 97ron BP Ultimate for a while, and is then run on 10 or so tanks of Tesco99 do you have to manually reset the ECU for it to 'fully' adjust itself to the new fuel.
I ask this query because a dealer has told me that Newage ECU's are a bit lacklustre when it comes to 'naturally' adjusting themselves when switching from a lower octane fuel to a higher octane one and that a full reset is best rather than the ECU trying to re-learn. The dealer said that the re-learning is more proficient if changing from high octane to lower.
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Your dealer is talking cr@p. The newage is particularly good at re-learning and should do it in less than a tank. I reset my ECU on Saturday after the car threw a fault code, did about 30 miles and it was running like a dream.
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No because the mapper will set your remap as the default. I was taking advice regarding a boost issue off AndyF and he uses the rear heater switch iirc to allow you to switch between the factoy map and the remap.
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Sorry to add.
But I had to have a new MAF fitted under warranty when mine went awol.
Is this an issue with MY01 bugs? Or was it just one of those things.
Steve
But I had to have a new MAF fitted under warranty when mine went awol.
Is this an issue with MY01 bugs? Or was it just one of those things.
Steve
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You can also get the software for your laptop from tari racing, it's freeware and I also have that, but you need to buy and OBDII cable which I don't have yet.
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The MAFs on MY99/00 where a bit fragile but the bugeye ones are generally fine unless you use an oiled induction kit.
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They can be cleaned, but if they go they can take the engine out because it will run lean and cause detonation. I'm not sure on the costs for your vintage, but the bugeye ones are about £230, but Subaru will try and sell you the sensor and housing. Without the housing the price drops to about £80 iirc.
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Don't worry it's not gonna break the bank. As these are replaced so regularly plenty of places have them in stock. A quick post on the wanted forum will probably find you one, or a supplier that can provide one at a good price. Just have a quick search for the symptoms of MAF failure and, without being paranoid, keep an eye on how your car runs. I think, from chatting to a specialist last week, MY00 is quite easy to check MAF with OBD software
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cheers funkyspider ; I used to use obdii on my focus and it wasn't that dear about £50 for the lead and the software you can get on the net for nowt.. so i reckon its got to be worthwhile.
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