Rough Idle...and crap

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Re: Rough Idle...and crap

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Well poo...Most likely a dead MAF(hoping it only needed a cleaning)...Unplugged it and drove it around...runs fine. Now to find a deal on a new one...OEM Bosch is the way to go as far as I understand. Anyone know anything about Cardone remans? That is what Oreilly has ($99-$199) and I assume Napa ($104+shipping+$36 core). Not even gonna ask what 4 seasons wants for one....
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Re: Rough Idle...and crap

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Have any of you heard of the "Cage Mod"? Here's a link to the original thread on tdiclub.com (and here's a link to the Cage Mod revisited thread).

Basically someone figured out if you clean it out and stuff the connector with dielectric grease, it makes a big difference. I have a tube myself, but just haven't gotten around to doing it.

Figured it was worth considering, since dielectric grease isn't too terribly expensive. :thumbsup:
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Re: Rough Idle...and crap

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:eek: Wow interesting results. I say give it a try and see if you can save that MAF!

I will try this too - I have a tube of DE grease sitting at home right now, although from the description of how to add it makes me think I will need more.

Nice suggestion Josh!

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Re: Rough Idle...and crap

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Well I tried the "cage" mod. It worked pretty well....for about 20 miles. Now it's throwing the P0102 - MAF Circuit Low Input and a P0113 - Intake Air Temperature Circuit High Input. The IAT is part of the MAF, so that thing is definately toast now. I'm sure it was on its way out before I tried the mod, so I doubt that is what fried it.
Got a Bosch reman from napa for $97 with a year warranty. They claim if it throws anymore MAF codes they'll swap it out. I'll test their warranty by trying the cage mod on the new one. :unibrow: Not that I'll notice much, if any, difference on my 2.0
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Well at least you have the problem fixed. :beer:

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