Can you drive with maf disconnected

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Jun 26, 2008 | 03:58 PM

Tarkers11

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Can you drive with maf disconnected

As title. Just need to do a few mile to get car home? Cheers.

Jun 26, 2008 | 04:03 PM

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Yes in limp mode.

Jun 26, 2008 | 04:10 PM

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What is limp mode?

Jun 26, 2008 | 04:23 PM

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Limp mode is when the ECU senses a severe problem and cuts revs, boost (and I think ignition advance) to protect the engine

Jun 26, 2008 | 04:27 PM

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Ok cheers. Basically it wont run with maf connected but will run with it disconnected. just wondering if i can drive it like this??

Jun 26, 2008 | 04:53 PM

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From: huddersfield

drive it like Mick Hucknals hair colour.. very gingerley till its sorted out ecu uses a diffrent set up of air fuel mixture etc so high revs are a no no

Jun 26, 2008 | 04:57 PM

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Sound, cheers Mate...

Can you drive with maf disconnected

Can you drive with maf disconnected

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