MAF or Not & Fault Code Reader

[w_pienaar]

Had a strange experience this afternoon. Coming of the A1 and pulling away at the roundabout the car lost power. I kept the engine running although it was spattering, gave a backfire. Nursed in order to get home and was running absolutely fine about a ½ a mile further. Any ideas as to what the problem could be.

I assume the answer is going to be “MAF”. :angry:

Any experiences with engine diagnostic software i.e. “Durametric”. There a few being advertised on e-bay and I am considering investing in one. Here is a link if you are interested. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...0720&rd=1,1

Cheers

[Loren]

Any experiences with engine diagnostic software i.e. “Durametric”.

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=7592

[liifesfun]

As you have only indicated a single occurance, its a bit premature to say its a MAF issue but my experience of misfire (see prev post) was when it was mostly cold but a host of other symptoms were when it was hot, I assume yours was hot as you had just come of the A1.

However, a simple test that may give you a clue, is as everyone has said, disconnect the MAF, once the cover is of the engine bay, just reach down , sqeeze the plug hard and disconnect.

It may need some gas to start but once running its fine, you may notice the car has more urgency in its throttle response if you MAF is faulty, interestingly as the MAF seems to deteriorate slowly, you maybe not so aware of this (or you drive in traffic a lot).

Do a search on MAF and you'll find one of the regulars has photographed the offending item.

Nice thing is you can replace yourself and you there not too expensive, check the US sponsors for prices (aprox 150 pound if my conversion is right)

Had a strange experience this afternoon. Coming of the A1 and pulling away at the roundabout the car lost power. I kept the engine running although it was spattering, gave a backfire. Nursed in order to get home and was running absolutely fine about a ½ a mile further. Any ideas as to what the problem could be.

I assume the answer is going to be “MAF”. :angry:

Any experiences with engine diagnostic software i.e. “Durametric”. There a few being advertised on e-bay and I am considering investing in one. Here is a link if you are interested. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...0720&rd=1,1

Cheers