Where to get MAF from???
30 June 2006, 01:09 PM
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Where to get MAF from???
I think mine needs replacing. 93 WRX
Should i get a new one, if so where from and how much?
Original part or not?
Does anyone recomend second hand ones?
Any advice much appreciated.
Cheers, Matt
Should i get a new one, if so where from and how much?
Original part or not?
Does anyone recomend second hand ones?
Any advice much appreciated.
Cheers, Matt
30 June 2006, 01:10 PM
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I wouldn't buy a secondhand one ....
Have you rung around the motor factors?? or a Subaru Main Dealer??
Squirt some carb cleaner into it????? May do the trick!
Has your car got an Induction Kit on? They kill MAFs!!
Pete
Have you rung around the motor factors?? or a Subaru Main Dealer??
Squirt some carb cleaner into it????? May do the trick!
Has your car got an Induction Kit on? They kill MAFs!!
Pete
30 June 2006, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by StiX
I wouldn't do second hand. Main dealer part IMO, thats where I got mine from. £83 inc vat, for a MY00.
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30 June 2006, 01:13 PM
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Thanks Pete, no not phoned round yet. Its an import so will main dealers supply the part and will it be the same?
Is there a cheap none genuine part as i am skint?
Is there any good import places that sell new parts cheaper?
Thanks, Matt
Is there a cheap none genuine part as i am skint?
Is there any good import places that sell new parts cheaper?
Thanks, Matt
30 June 2006, 01:16 PM
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What makes you think it's the MAF???
It may not be!! And then you waste a few £100!!
Try cleaner first! Nothing to lose if you are going to buy a new one anyway!
Pete
It may not be!! And then you waste a few £100!!
Try cleaner first! Nothing to lose if you are going to buy a new one anyway!
Pete
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I've tried everything else i think:
New plugs
New coils
New Lambda sensor last year
New standard air filter
Fuel cleaner stuff
Oil change
Just had 90000 mile service. Been idling dodgy for a while now, between 500 and 1000 revs. I bit spluttery aswell, it was missing at higher revs but the coils seem to have sorted that.
I've had the car for 4 years and done 40000 miles. MAF hasn't been changed in that time.
New plugs
New coils
New Lambda sensor last year
New standard air filter
Fuel cleaner stuff
Oil change
Just had 90000 mile service. Been idling dodgy for a while now, between 500 and 1000 revs. I bit spluttery aswell, it was missing at higher revs but the coils seem to have sorted that.
I've had the car for 4 years and done 40000 miles. MAF hasn't been changed in that time.
30 June 2006, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by StiX
Yeah, I know - bit dodgy but if they are THAT expensive....?
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30 June 2006, 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by WRXMATT
True... Maybe its worth the risk. Probablly better going to a breaker though as i'll get a 30 day guarantee
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30 June 2006, 01:40 PM
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Ok i need a new one then, better start saving. Its still running ok so should i not be too bothered, its not gonna blow up is it?
One last question though if i may,
Is it the same as the MAF on the early UK impreza, if i do get it from a main dealer?
One last question though if i may,
Is it the same as the MAF on the early UK impreza, if i do get it from a main dealer?
30 June 2006, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Squirt some carb cleaner into it????? May do the trick!
One of the cars over here had it's MAF sensor cleaned and then a few days later blew up, due to MAF failure, now it could be coincidence but the choice is yours.
Also I am not one of the ones on here that gets a kick out of scaremongering, so take this reply as you wish.
30 June 2006, 01:45 PM
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I'm no expert, but I believe if you unplug the MAF and the car continues to run then it is foobarred. Other indicators are, as you have already pointed out, erratic idling and a flat spot at about 4k revs. If it is, or even if you suspect it is knackered, don't drive it hard. Stay off boost as much as possible and minimise any useage until you get it sorted, unless you want to add a rebuild to the repair bill. When discussing the part with the dealer, ensure you get them to quote just for the MAF sensor, and not the sensor and housing, as the price difference is huge. Whilst you're at the dealers you could ask them to pop it on their diagnostic to confirm the fault.
30 June 2006, 02:03 PM
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I'd get a proper diagnostic done, or at least get a fault code by fiddling with the green and white connectors under the steering column (someone tell him how to do it 'cos I don't know).
30 June 2006, 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by WRXMATT
I've tried everything else i think:
New plugs
New coils
New Lambda sensor last year
New standard air filter
Fuel cleaner stuff
Oil change
Just had 90000 mile service. Been idling dodgy for a while now, between 500 and 1000 revs. I bit spluttery aswell, it was missing at higher revs but the coils seem to have sorted that.
I've had the car for 4 years and done 40000 miles. MAF hasn't been changed in that time.
New plugs
New coils
New Lambda sensor last year
New standard air filter
Fuel cleaner stuff
Oil change
Just had 90000 mile service. Been idling dodgy for a while now, between 500 and 1000 revs. I bit spluttery aswell, it was missing at higher revs but the coils seem to have sorted that.
I've had the car for 4 years and done 40000 miles. MAF hasn't been changed in that time.
30 June 2006, 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by rossyboy
Not necessarily related, but just because the Lamda was replaced last year does not mean it hasn't gone again. They seem to need replacing fairly regularly on the older models. I've replaced mine twice in 3 years.
30 June 2006, 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by scoobfan
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