Check exhaust light after changing air intake?

[CSR]

I looked at the connectors again today in the light and..sure enough...found one was busted. Thanks guys for your help!

[manol]

Ouch, new MAF or wiring harness is going to cost you a bit

[CSR]

You reckon? I only need the wiring harness...what's that likely to cost, $50? My bigger concern is if they have it in stock, i absolutely need the car before Monday and wednesday is when I can ask for it :|

Edit - I probably don't even need the wiring harness, just a new plug - below is a picture of the problem (hard to see probably but it's just one wire out of the pin).

[CSR]

Hey guys,

Just an update to the above - today I went to work and asked my co-worker to take a look at it. He's a gunsmith by trade but has the mind of a mechanic being a very similar line of work. He managed to solder the cable back on and the MAF sensor is fully functional again without needing to replace the plug or the wiring loom.

He told me it might not be a permanent solution but should hold for a while. I'll most likely get it replaced on my next service anyway but just avoided the hassle of having to drop it in to VW to get it fixed up.

[noone]

Good news. I like your pricing guess, you may be quite shocked at the quoted cost from a dealership...

[Guy_H]

Actually VW (And Audi) sell pre terminated "repair wires" that you solder into the existing wire. They are a couple of bucks each. There are a lot of different shapes & sizes but the parts dept (or workshop) should have them all in stock & order via your cars details & the location.

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