MAF sensor

Esoteric Walter White · 14th February 2022, 09:11

To preface this; I'm a very big novice when it comes to cars. I've never really done any real work on them, and if i did, i'd likely either break something or make it worse.

Anyways, it's probably rather basic to you guys, but what i presume is the issue caused by the MAF sensor is causing slight issues again.

The usual loss of power until 2500rpm or so.

I just wanted to know exactly where the MAF sensor is situated, and if unplugging it really is as simple as unplugging it, or whether it needs to be done in a certain way or with certain tools.

Thanks.

Arctic · 14th February 2022, 09:20

[QUOTE=Esoteric Walter White;2920537]To preface this; I'm a very big novice when it comes to cars. I've never really done any real work on them, and if i did, i'd likely either break something or make it worse.

Anyways, it's probably rather basic to you guys, but what i presume is the issue caused by the MAF sensor is causing slight issues again.

The usual loss of power until 2500rpm or so.

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I just wanted to know exactly where the MAF sensor is situated, and if unplugging it really is as simple as unplugging it, or whether it needs to be done in a certain way or with certain tools.

Thanks.[/QUOT

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Hi Walter.
You will need to remove the air filter cover to get to the MAF sensor, tools you will need is a 5mm Allen key or socket with long extension with 5mm allen bit.

There are five captive bolts three along the top & two at the back corners, once once removed you can unplug the MAF and replace the air filter cover.

https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...d.php?t=200016

You could always do this mod to the air filter cover to gain access to the MAF at al times without removing the air filter cover.

https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...d.php?t=307029

Ched · 14th February 2022, 19:58

I had the same symptoms so I bought a genuine bosch one, fitted it and to my surprise there was a slight and I mean a slight improvement.
A t4 session confirmed it was faulty so I had my money back, put the old one back in but left it disconnected.
The car performs very well indeed and the only downside is a slight increase in fuel consumption.
I will at some stage get another genuine bosch maf and try again.

14th February 2022, 09:11	#1
Esoteric Walter White Newbie MG ZT Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Sherston Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	MAF sensor To preface this; I'm a very big novice when it comes to cars. I've never really done any real work on them, and if i did, i'd likely either break something or make it worse. Anyways, it's probably rather basic to you guys, but what i presume is the issue caused by the MAF sensor is causing slight issues again. The usual loss of power until 2500rpm or so. I just wanted to know exactly where the MAF sensor is situated, and if unplugging it really is as simple as unplugging it, or whether it needs to be done in a certain way or with certain tools. Thanks.

14th February 2022, 19:58	#3
Ched I really should get out more....... MG ZT V8, MGZT 135 derv ,MG TF 135 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Romsey Posts: 2,293 Thanks: 553 Thanked 573 Times in 385 Posts	I had the same symptoms so I bought a genuine bosch one, fitted it and to my surprise there was a slight and I mean a slight improvement. A t4 session confirmed it was faulty so I had my money back, put the old one back in but left it disconnected. The car performs very well indeed and the only downside is a slight increase in fuel consumption. I will at some stage get another genuine bosch maf and try again.