R32 with EPC & TC lights on

[99gti]

Bugger! How close to the MAF was the pod? Did you take any pics?

[sim2002]

hi,

yeah i had the exact same problem on Bora 4motion - ended up being the afm! but after trying several new and used afm for bora didnt work - ended up using a S4 Afm and all good now! (i didnt have air pod either)

[balkanac]

Bugger! How close to the MAF was the pod? Did you take any pics?

Here is a pic:

[99gti]

Here is a pic:

Wow - that's very close to the MAF - probably why it killed it. Perhaps if it were further away it would have been ok

[balkanac]

yeah, im thinking the same thing. Im getting a Neuspeed CAI, arriving in a few days, should be nice. the filter will be all the way in the fender, so the sensor is safe

[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