Gc8 maf sensor problem help
 

Hi all
I have a 99 wrx bone stock
Lask week it through a cel light so i checked for fault codes it popped up 23.so i ordered a new maf from ebay
I installed new maf and it was running like a pig flat spot when reving it up and nearly stalling.i done a ecu reset no change after that checked codes again and popped up maf and iacv this code wasnt there before new maf was installed so i cleaned the iacv with carby cleaner and still no change next thing i done is contacted the supplier and they sent me a new maf. i got the new maf and still was faulty HELP the car drives fine with old maf but now and again i get hunting idle and a cel need help here please iam really confused of were to go next

Have a look [URL="http://www.perth-wrx.com/vb/evolution-r/42578-re-afms-subaru.html"]here[/URL]

Dunno if Mao is still on here (cbf checking), but his stock was the genuine article which is supplied to Subaru, same part# and all. In any case, there is some good info on there. I feel your pain re the '99 AFM, they are too darn sensitive, and I've replace a few in my time.

Ebay MAF's are Chinese copies - Avoid like the plague.
The hunting idle is a dead giveaway for a cactus MAF on a 99-00 GC8

[B]Do not drive on boost at all until you sort it or your next purchase will be a motor.[/B]

Thanks for the replys looks like oem is the way to go and i only driven it a few times no boost.
Much appreciated rossco

Did you check with Mao? As mentioned his item is the genuine article supplied to Subaru. Wouldn't mind knowing myself for future reference.

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Yeah checked with mao he still operates and stocks mafs taking my car there tomorrow

Thanks dude... hope it all goes well for you. 😊

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Same deal here, bought the MAF from ebay, didn't work, got sent a replacement, also didn't work. Cleaned my old MAF, works better than the Ebay MAF! let me know how you go with Mao, might have to buy one too.... :)

Is there a contact number for MAO? I tried to PM him but no reply. I would also like a new MAF for my GC8 as the one I got from eBay did not fix my hunting idle.......
Cheers :)

[QUOTE=bteoh;830005]Is there a contact number for MAO? I tried to PM him but no reply. I would also like a new MAF for my GC8 as the one I got from eBay did not fix my hunting idle.......
Cheers :)[/QUOTE]

Evolution R , Google it for the number. He doesn't come on here much