[s-cars] re: car dying between shifts, mine three

[Mark Pollan]

Only happens to me when the engine is cold.  I have not yet pulled codes but
have thoroughly cleaned the Idle Control Valve and the ground strap is shiny
clean at the connector..  I really fear my MAF is bad as I did run the K&N
for a while and recall some threads about possible contamination of the MAF
wires from the oil.  I am now running stock OE paper.  I also recall some
threads about successful cleaning of the MAF.  Sure would like to try that
after checking codes, etc. and BEFORE dropping $400 or so on a new MAF.

Regards,

Mark

P.S.  I know my multi-dysfunction temp sensor is bad.  I have a new one but
have not changed it yet.  Is this a possibility or am I just being
optimistic here?

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Sent:	Friday, January 24, 2003 8:49 AM
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Subject:	[s-cars] re: car dying between shifts, mine too.

hello all,

i would like to chime in saying my 95.5 s6 avant is having avery
similar problem that begun (like a broken record) just last night.
after driving for say 15 minutes, made a right turn and car dropped
idle and died at exit of slow (2mph) turn. any thoughts? the turbo
bypass valve  was just replaced about 60 days ago so that is out. i am
thinking either the grounding strap at rear valve cover are as David
suggested, or the MAF.

"please, please, please let it be the grounding strap." :) anyhow,
thank you for any insights.

sincerely,

matt ludwig.
95.5 s6 avant.
(it is also cold in DC.)

> From: "David Giannandrea" <giannandrea at mindspring.com>
> Date: Fri Jan 24, 2003  1:34:03  AM US/Eastern
> To: <s-car-list at audifans.com>
> Subject: [s-cars] re: car dying between shifts
>
> This symptom on my car was fixed by replacing the MAF (mass air-flow
> sensor). I think it is related to the hot wire that is used to sense
> the
> cooling effect of  the passing air, therefore calculating the amount
> of air
> going into the engine.
>
> Now, I had asked the dealer for the part, but it was not returned.
> Some lie
> about stock charge (implying rebuilt) but the price was same as new,
> about
> $650. You can get them for about $400 other places.
>
> Another note. The fault code that indicated the MAF, also suggested
> that the
> grounding strap and the rear of the valve cover can cause this problem.
>
> so..
>
> check the ground strap at rear of valve cover.
> get ready to replace the MAF.
>
> David
>

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