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Post by Nige_RS4 » Mon Nov 14, 2005 11:01 am

Need a new Bosch MAF, what's the verdict on a new one - has anyone just replaced the sensor part, or is it easier getting a new one @ £70 for a refurb unit?

Is there a part number for the sensor part?

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Post by smurfbus » Mon Nov 14, 2005 1:32 pm

get the refurb one and just switch the sensors. thats what I did while the partsguy was like WTF. But I dont see why I would have to really switch the housing also as its much less trouble just reinstallin the sensor although its security torx or similar. I just used right sized flat to open it.
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Post by SimonS4MTM » Mon Nov 14, 2005 4:50 pm

I have to confess to switching sensors and returning it back to Audi and saying it did not fix the problem.

I think they deserve it IMHO.
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Post by KayGee » Mon Nov 14, 2005 6:36 pm

My RS4 MAF came with funny 5 point security Torx with pillar in the middle. Probably designed to stop people swapping sensors.

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Post by Nige_RS4 » Mon Nov 14, 2005 7:17 pm

My RS4 MAF came with funny 5 point security Torx with pillar in the middle. Probably designed to stop people swapping sensors.
Already got a tool for that, which is why I'm wondering if the sensor on its own is cheaper than buying a recon MAF? Is it any cheaper from VAG-parts?

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Post by KayGee » Mon Nov 14, 2005 8:13 pm

ETKA lists it as a single part. Suspect you can only buy it as a housing and sensor.
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Post by smurfbus » Tue Nov 15, 2005 9:37 am

SimonS4MTM wrote:I have to confess to switching sensors and returning it back to Audi and saying it did not fix the problem.

I think they deserve it IMHO.
Oh, you are BAD ; )

BTW, the security torx does come of with normal flat screwdriver like I stated earlier
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Post by SimonS4MTM » Tue Nov 15, 2005 1:10 pm

security torx, also available to buy almost anywhere
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Post by KayGee » Tue Nov 15, 2005 2:02 pm

I know, I have a security bit set...

however these are a five point square torx with centre nipple. Not the usual six point ones, with the centre nipple I don't think you'll get a flat blade in the slots. Just my 2 pence.
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Post by SimonS4MTM » Tue Nov 15, 2005 2:35 pm

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Post by KayGee » Tue Nov 15, 2005 2:57 pm

Just gives me a blank white page?

If it works great....If it doesn't you have been warned.
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Post by davs4 » Tue Nov 15, 2005 8:35 pm

I just bought (today) and fitted new MAF from AUDI £98 exchange.VAGparts were about the same but had to order one in.
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