P1102*MAF Sensor In Range But Lower Than Expected*

[KRISTLEE]

Hi All,

I have an engine warning light up and my OBD II scanner gives me the code and symptom as in the title of this thread. Anything I should be concerned about? Could this be the reason my car has been feeling sluggish with turbo lag at low revs below around 30mph?

I am a little confused though as it does state my MAF is in range so is it forewarning me to sort it before a greater problem occurs?

Lee.

[DMGRS]

That's exactly why you'll have low power at lower RPM - a MAF giving low signal will cause these symptoms.
You can unplug it which will resolve the symptoms - a few members have run with them unplugged for a long time (myself included) however the car does 'feel' better with a working MAF.

Unfortunately the eBay cheapies available don't tend to last very long, and original Bosch items are rather pricey:
MAF Sensor - CDTi (http://www.dmgrs.co.uk/collections/sensors/products/rover-75-mg-zt-cdti-maf-mhk101130)

[marinabrian]

Hi All,

I have an engine warning light up and my OBD II scanner gives me the code and symptom as in the title of this thread. Anything I should be concerned about? Could this be the reason my car has been feeling sluggish with turbo lag at low revs below around 30mph?

I am a little confused though as it does state my MAF is in range so is it forewarning me to sort it before a greater problem occurs?

Lee.

I reckon a trip up the A19 Lee, forget scanners I'll check it out properly for you ;)

Brian :D

[llanmartin]

I didn't think the MAF would cause an engine light? If it did it would come on when unplugged.

I have run mine with the MAF unplugged with no issues other than slightly higher fuel consumption but no warning lights.

[KRISTLEE]

I didn't think the MAF would cause an engine light? If it did it would come on when unplugged.

I have run mine with the MAF unplugged with no issues other than slightly higher fuel consumption but no warning lights.

That is the only code coming up so I am assuming that is the reason for the light on the dashccoming up mate, we'll see though once I get on a T4 for a proper check instead of an app on my galaxy lol lol

Lee.

[KRISTLEE]

I reckon a trip up the A19 Lee, forget scanners I'll check it out properly for you ;)

Brian :D

Cheers Brian,

I am a bit tied up this week and then I am back offshore for 3 weeks so unfortunately the next chance to see you will be next month when I am back from work so hopefully we can arrange a convenient time for yourself....I am really looking forward to you doing a T4 session :}:bowdown:

Lee.

[llanmartin]

The OBD readers don't always read rover codes correctly. Especially if the car is a pre facelift model.

[KRISTLEE]

That's exactly why you'll have low power at lower RPM - a MAF giving low signal will cause these symptoms.
You can unplug it which will resolve the symptoms - a few members have run with them unplugged for a long time (myself included) however the car does 'feel' better with a working MAF.

Unfortunately the eBay cheapies available don't tend to last very long, and original Bosch items are rather pricey:
MAF Sensor - CDTi (http://www.dmgrs.co.uk/collections/sensors/products/rover-75-mg-zt-cdti-maf-mhk101130)

Cheers mate,

I will disconnect it for the time being as I am back to work next week and then when I get back I will order a new one from yourself if needed once Brian has been able to T4 me (looks like I won't be getting a new front bumper for a while lol).

Lee.

[KRISTLEE]

The OBD readers don't always read rover codes correctly. Especially if the car is a pre facelift model.

Mine is a 2004 facelift but I am planning on a T4 session to check it out properly.

[DMGRS]

A T4 session is well worth the money - shows you pretty much everything rather than the rather limited capability of the 'universal' scanners.
Being non-ODB compliant, I can barely get any information from my ZT-T!

[KRISTLEE]

A T4 session is well worth the money - shows you pretty much everything rather than the rather limited capability of the 'universal' scanners.
Being non-ODB compliant, I can barely get any information from my ZT-T!

I think the cheap android bluetooth scanners are just to give an idea and as you say nothing will work better than a T4 session, luckily for me I am just down the road from one of the guru's :D

[sworks]

I didn't think the MAF would cause an engine light? If it did it would come on when unplugged.

I have run mine with the MAF unplugged with no issues other than slightly higher fuel consumption but no warning lights.

Mines unplugged at the moment and the check engine light is on with the MAF and intake air temp sensor showing as being open circuit

[KRISTLEE]

Hi All,

I disconnected my MAF after tea tonight and have just been for a quick test drive.....and boy was it quick. No more dithering about and much more vroom vroom....I likey :D

It looks like a new MAF is on my to do list but I think it will be a short while until I have the readies untied to be able to get a genuine Bosch one so how long do you recommend the max time for it to be disconnected and what detrimental effects will occur over a period of time without it?

Lee.