[Vwdiesel] Re: TDI power

[Lee Hillsgrove]

>

>With regards to the limp Jetta; a common and well-known problem is the mass
>airflow sensor. If the engine pulls sort of OK on lower revs but less on
>high revs, the MAF is shot. Our local dealer always have several of these
in
>stock since they crap out all the time. Some are claiming they have
>aftermarket sensors that last longer, but I haven't tried these.
>
>Been there - done that - mine was shot when I got the A6 at around 100.000
>kms. Replaced with another original Bosch. USD 500. Ouch.
>


  Of course, our list owner sells them at a considerable
discount........$190 shipped.....

http://www.vwfans.com/parts/maf.html

 ......but I wouldn't condemn the MAF just yet until hearing more symptoms.
We don't even know if it is an A4 or A3 Jetta, the A3 Pierburg MAFs are
near-bulletproof when compared to the Bosch units the A4s use.

  Lee
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