R32 with EPC & TC lights on

[99gti]

That sounds like a much better setup. I bet the above sounded awesome though. It would have really roared!

[itgwv]

All very interesting reading. Had same issue many moons ago on A3 turbo caused by oiled filter. Also know after chatting to experts at Bosch during a training class that air sensors can't be cleaned without causing further damage and you'll just end up with more issues. These sensors are so sensitive its not funny and why i no longer run aftermarket filters. And to prove that point was running a K&N on a WRX which had the AFM let go. Car ran better just before the engine detonated due to leaning out!

[balkanac]

That sounds like a much better setup. I bet the above sounded awesome though. It would have really roared!

Oh yeah, it was great, especially around 3000rpm, where the peak torque is! I loved it, but i like $250 more

[Bora Sport]

The MAF on my 4Mo failed at around 80,000k's with the standard air filter. It is quite a common problem. So much so that in the UK the dealers sell them on an exchange basis. Pi%/es me off that VW Australia still try to charge top dollar.

[nashan]

Yeah im having the exact same problem with my 2.8 Bora. Ive only had the pod filter on for 2 weeks. The lights come on and off and when putting my original air filter in I have no problems. Werid! Where does someone recommend getting a CAI kit from? I got a universal one from Auto one and was told it will fit but it didnt of course. Does anyone know if this helps the problem with the oil stuffing the sensors?

NAthan

[balkanac]

oh well, the original box is back in with a crappy OEM paper filter (looks like paper to me ) and the car doesn't sound that good anymore. It's not as responsive as before. the lights are off, the MAF has been replaced, but the car is not as much fun anymore. The CAI from Neuspeed is on it's way, i've been told it should arrive by the end of the week. It's been a month since i paid for it!!

Ian from rennenhouse asked me if i could take some photos while installing so i'll post them here as well

[nashan]

I put my CAI in yesterday and have had no problems with EPC or TC lights since! The car is running a lot better too. So i think i can conclude it was the oil on the filter messing with the sensors brains!

Good luck with the install anyway. You'll love the difference it makes!

[Langers]

I know for a fact that cleaning it works...

Yes cleaning does work, but I would strongly advise you use a specialised MAF cleaner spray, or in a pinch, electronic component cleaner spray.

Don't touch the element with any implement.

[Langers]

Here is a pic:

Just out of interest, who advised you to go for that setup? It's horrendous: sucks in hot air, poor filtration, oiled filter will kill MAF. If someone advised you to go with that setup, I strongly suggest you never listen to them again.

The stock VW airbox with a larger intake tube (use the fireproof stuff) run down to where it can get cold air will perform just as well as any cold air intake, but without the risk of ruining the MAF with oil.

The stock airbox and filter provide the best combination of airflow and filtration, the setup is just restricted a little by the small diameter stock snorkel. Fix that, and you've got the perfect setup/

[balkanac]

noone really. I had that filter on my Liberty B4 so i decided to give it a go on the golf. It wasn't complaining for a couple of months.

I got the CAI in now, and i like it. sounds good, looks even better and the car runs smoothly. PERFECT!

[Langers]

Excellent, oiled CAI isn't my first choice, but then again it's not my car either! Just make sure you don't oil it and you should at least get more than a couple of months out of the new MAF.