Lodge Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 Hi everyone. Have started experiencing tell tale problems that the air mass meter is playing up. Just looking on fleabay for a replacement at the right price when I see some one is selling a repair guide. Question is Has any one purchased it? Does it work? If so can I have a copy? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aditz Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 "Air mass meter", funny things, not quite sure how they work but when they don't they are a pain in the a*s!! I'd recommend getting yourself a BOSCH branded and keep the receipt!! I got mine about 4-5 months ago from the stealer and last month failed lucky that I kept the receipt and got a new one fitted by the stealer for FREE. Just make a wise move with the air meter! Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobby Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 Hi. The Bosch ones are the standard fit, but they are prone to failure. The pierburg (not sure of spelling) units are much less likely to have problems, but you will have to convert the wiring to make it fit. I think Tobes will have an idea on whats involved with the wiring modification, this is the route i am going down if my Bosch one fails or causes any problems. Repair doesn't sound possible, cleaning can be a short term solution (but not advisable) £70 -£80 isn't a fortune to make your car run better, or even eliminate the possibility of it being at fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aditz Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 That's true, I agree with Wobby. But if Bosch fails ..well take it back, do what I did ... This is what you get for having a 1/2 computer car. Good luck mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobby Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 SO if you take it back in under 12 months they are obliged to change it? Bought mine about 6 months ago. Wait another 5 months and i might just return it and tell them its faulty can i change it Sounds like a plan! With using a Pierburg one, anybody know if the housing is identical? Are mods just on the wiring side? Wheres that Tobes when you need him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aditz Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 Well I bought mine from Mann Egerton in Swindon in my way to the Romania, I changed it in Austria and this was in August. Before Christmas when I took my car to Mann Egerton in Exeter they found out that it was faulty and changed it free of charge. But they also had to change the accelerator pedal due to a sensor fault, and that was around £100. It the air mass meter is under the warranty they are obliged to replace it with a new one free of charge. At the stealer they will charge you £110 and when you bring the old one back they refund you £25 out of £110. I don't know anything about the Pierburg ones. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest princecasanova Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 i think based on my experienced you can still drive your car though your Air Mass Meter might be faulty. just dont rush it to the highway for some race. but you should still wait for the part to arrive to be assure. goodluck. ===princecasanova==== Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheridan Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 My A3 has been diagnosed with an Air Mass Meter fault but still seems to run OK. What are the symptoms of a fault unit? Is it advisable to continue to drive the car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbuilder Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 (edited) although your car seems okay even with a faulty air mass meter, it's better to have it fixed. air mass meter or mass flow sensor is very important, as it controls the amount of air that mixes with your fuel and inappropriate air intake can result to poor fuel efficiency and that will restrain you from having superb engine performance Edited August 16, 2011 by shao_khan Car Builder forgot to read T&Cs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 How are you not banned yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS6 Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 I'm not sure if this is correct, I was told the air mass meter slowly loses performance as it gets older and dirtier. The ECU then adapts to accomodate the change in performance of the unit and makes changes get the best out of the car. When you then change to a brand new air mass sensor, the car can still run rough for 100 or so miles as the ECU needs to re-program itself to adapt to a brand new efficient unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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