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maf sensor! - 4/8/2008 7:36:11 AM

gscgabe08

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hey for any1 thats knows, iv got two questions. Can a cone air filter make ur maf sensor go out? my check engine light is on & i was told it was the sensor. second question is, does any1 know where i can get a cheap maf sensor so i dont have to break the bank? appreciate the help!

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RE: maf sensor! - 4/8/2008 8:53:24 AM

racerx002

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If you stuck a cone filter on the end of your MAF it may be getting a bad reading. In the airbox there is a velocity stack to control the air flow going in. If you get a full cold air intake you shouldn't have any problems. And before you go get a new MAF buy some MAF cleaner and see what happens.

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RE: maf sensor! - 4/8/2008 9:04:25 AM

bagel

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Yea I agree. MAF are not cheap, actually cheapest I found was around $80.

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RE: maf sensor! - 4/8/2008 4:51:04 PM

gscgabe08

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thanx for the help!

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RE: maf sensor! - 4/8/2008 4:54:12 PM

gscgabe08

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oh by the way, how exactly do i get a complete cai in. I have a 00 jetta gjx vr6 & i really dont c much room for one. does ne one have a pic of on installed? appreciate ne advise!

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RE: maf sensor! - 4/9/2008 8:33:28 AM

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They make 'um. I don't have a picture but there is room. I think the best bang for your buck would be one from ECSTuning.com. They are around $170 as opposed to AEM at $270.

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RE: maf sensor! - 4/10/2008 12:14:50 PM

bagel

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it was a tight fit for mine, just remove the plastic tubing in front of the left headlight, and snake through. I did it through the bottom but I'm sure it would work through the top, too. I made my own, and I noticed that only the filter makes a difference. I've had about 5-6 different brand of intakes, and it pretty much comes down to the filter, if it's a good exhaust. just my opinion tho...

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00 Jetta VR6 GLS 12V 2.8L
Magnaflow Exhaust
Custom Cold Air Intake
Eurosport Underdrive Pulley
GIAC Chip
Diamond Mesh Front Grill
Smoked Euro Tail Lights
18" ADR Rims
www.myspace.com/volkswagenforums
http://air2water.2ksite.com

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