I'm living in France where I have a MY02 bugeye Impreza. The local dealer has told me that the warning light is on due to a dodgy MAF sensor. There is a bit of hesitation between 3-4K when accelarating hard.

I have been quoted around 600 euros for a new MAF sensor - really!

Does anyone know if a UK-sourced MAF sensor is cheaper and if it can be fitted to a French-supplied Impreza?

Most parts down here are normal price but sometimes there are strange situations like this....!

 

i thought a new maf was about £100 or so..

 

Sounds more like it. The dealer here showed me a diagram of the whole airbox assembly so I think he is trying to get me to buy the lot! Do you happen to know if a UK part will be compatible to a French model? Can't see such parts as MAF sensors varying between EU cars?

 

now your asking matie.. i would have thought all mafs would be similar no matter what country they are sold in.

 

I wouldn't necessarily condemn the MAF on someone's say so.

You can check for its error code (or obviously ANY code) via the OBDII port. You do need access to a PC/laptop, the software and cable though:-

Reading fault codes...
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I think codes P0101, P0102, P0103 and P1141 point to the MAF being faulty:-

All OBDII fault codes...
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newage maf are about 230+vat from subaru,i have on 8 months old with receipt 50 quid+ shipping for sale, as just fitted a mafless ecu

 

Sounds like a solution. I just need to check the part number on the maf on mine and then maybe I can call u to arrange purchase? Thanks.

 

believe this is the part number 22680AA310
and looks like this
these list part numbers too
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Number looks familiar. Can I arrange purchase tomorrow?

 

no probs mate,wil be bk from work bout 8 2mora