So this is a tough one. I had someone who had a computer code claiming the Mass Air Flow Meter was not working properly. The question was can it be repaired or does it have to be replaced. The answer is yes it can be repaired, but probably not by you.
The mass air flow meter detects the amount and type of air coming into the engine. In conjuction with other sensors it determines the correct amount of fuel to send to the engine. By constantly detecting this ratio and adjusting to it, the car can increase horsepower and mpg.
Because it does so much work and is all electronic sensors, you would need some pretty spiffy machines to repair it. There are a few companies who do the repair, so I think you are better off buying one and doing the install yourself. Typically a pretty straight forward install depending on where it is located.
December 1st, 2009 at 9:51 pm
nice article
December 9th, 2009 at 2:39 am
Well that’s lovely, a best solution for a very big problem but would like to know the review first.
January 2nd, 2010 at 3:11 pm
I had a Vauxhall vectra with a MAF sensor that was causing allsorts of running problems and Error Lights on my dashboard it caused me a real headache for weeks i never knew they were so easy to fit 1 jubilee clip and it was fitted in seconds
May 19th, 2010 at 5:28 am
Wish it was cheaper