MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: northyracing on March 05, 2013, 09:10:25 am

Title: Maf sensor problems
Post by: northyracing on March 05, 2013, 09:10:25 am

Any shed any light on how I can tell if my MAF sensor is naffed I ain't got vagcom or anything like that so just need advice on any little tricks I could try also what symptoms would I get if it is naffed any help would be wicked

Title: Re: Maf sensor problems
Post by: Hedge on March 05, 2013, 02:38:21 pm

If your MAF is fooked, disconnect it and go for a drive. You will get a warning light but the car should drive fine.

Title: Re: Maf sensor problems
Post by: bacillus on March 05, 2013, 02:45:43 pm

Shameless plug...   :ashamed:
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,62571.0.html

Title: Re: Maf sensor problems
Post by: northyracing on March 05, 2013, 03:55:39 pm

I unplugged the maf and it runs just the same as when it's plugged in which is a Little hesitant on low speed and a juddery feel when at a stand still at idle

Title: Re: Maf sensor problems
Post by: Hedge on March 05, 2013, 04:44:22 pm

Oh well it's not your not your MAF, assuming you took it for a drive.

Title: Re: Maf sensor problems
Post by: northyracing on March 05, 2013, 05:03:40 pm

Just can't work out what it is as I have replace the dv, the pcv coils and plugs so was just assuming it wa the maf