Yeah, tossers. Why can't we have someone from PWRX who works at Subaru and can actually HELP US OUT with this kinda stuff.
Probably want a few hundred to install it too - Takes 2 seconds to unplug and swap. Honestly though, is the AFM techinical/complex enough of a component to warrant such a high price tag, or are we talking about a $500+ markup on this seemingly "china-spec" device anyways. |
its one of the most essential components on your engine. Ring around (ring regents) - get the best price, bite the bullet and buy it.
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Would rather confirm it's definitely the AFM before putting close to a g-banger down, for a part which potentially i may not be able to take back. I understand how crucial it is .. :)
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borrow someones working afm and go for a drive...
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Here is what mine looks like. I have checked all the wires which go in and they seem pretty firm.
I did a test, while the engine was idling, pull off the AFM to see if it stalls - to confirm that the ECU was reading from it and it almost stalled and corrected. Threw a CEL. So i know it's reading to some degree. I figure if it was a dodgy connection it would CEL while driving. Here is what it looks like: [IMG]http://members.ii.net/~rismith/WRX/AFM%20005.jpg[/IMG] |
Mate, you can certainly borrow my AFM, but its from a 99 GC8, so not sure it would suit.
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Im pretty sure its a different AFM. 99/00 GC8's had a different AFM to the rest and were more prone to failure, especially when oil was applied to a pod thus the reason you can buy a gc8 afm for about $200.
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[QUOTE=RichX]Yeah, tossers. Why can't we have someone from PWRX who works at Subaru and can actually HELP US OUT with this kinda stuff.
Probably want a few hundred to install it too - Takes 2 seconds to unplug and swap. Honestly though, is the AFM techinical/complex enough of a component to warrant such a high price tag, or are we talking about a $500+ markup on this seemingly "china-spec" device anyways.[/QUOTE] Mate I'm happy to get you one at my cost, I buy direct from Subaru Parts WA (Amcap) and pay dealer cost....... I think I mentioned that to you before but can't remember the price though?!? Pm me once you've done the test run with someone elses AFM if all goes well. I just did Fob's a set of brakes and a Gc8 AFM at my cost (Pm him about it if you like). P.s China spec are the no brand $500 01 -> on afms kicking around....Not the Subaru genuine ones. I'm happy to help where/ when I can. (gotta share the love!) |
Cheers Ross .. Ultimately it'd be good to get yourself, and another AFM which is working and do some logging. If I can get yourself and someone else to help out, I'll give you a bottle of bourbon or a case of beer as well.
Just want to be sure it's the AFM before i put down coin on a new one. |
So today i went and tried a different AFM from Russ, top bloke, and tested it out under full boost. Problem still there .. :( On the bright side though i may have eliminated an expensive part i'd have to buy.
Something i noticed before, which i am now paying more attention to having elimnated the AFM is pictured below [IMG]http://members.ii.net/~rismith/TPS/TPS%20001.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://members.ii.net/~rismith/TPS/TPS%20002.jpg[/IMG] This is clearly water marks from my waterspray. Not sure how it's getting there, can't see a leak, but it is .. And i think it's leaking onto the electronics on the throttle body .. Pulled off the plugs from here today and while they had been getting a little wet, there was no water inside the connectors or anything. I am going to get new spark plugs fitted soon as well. What do you think .. |
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