MAF 5 point torx
#1
MAF 5 point torx
Well, my check engine light came on...The car is running relatively normal, the rpms are a little jumpy here and there...I went and had a local guy scan the car and it came up with "Air temperature sensor", which according to Audi doesn't exist, then after searching on here a lot, I've decided to clean the MAF since the symptoms are pretty much dead on to what you guys describe...
ANYWAYS...
I went to take the MAF out and clean it today after Kegs n' eggs and it's got security torx holding it in...BUT, instead of a 6 point torx, it's a 5 point security torx. I searched the whole town for the bit, no dice. I searched online, found two places selling them, but only to approved service shops etc... Has anyone run accross this problem and solved it?? I tried going to the dealer to at least use the bit for a lil, no dice. I'm hoping to not pull the air box out. Any tips? TIA!
ps...great forum here...I'm a n00b to audi's, and audiforums, but not car forums (hence my search attempts )
ANYWAYS...
I went to take the MAF out and clean it today after Kegs n' eggs and it's got security torx holding it in...BUT, instead of a 6 point torx, it's a 5 point security torx. I searched the whole town for the bit, no dice. I searched online, found two places selling them, but only to approved service shops etc... Has anyone run accross this problem and solved it?? I tried going to the dealer to at least use the bit for a lil, no dice. I'm hoping to not pull the air box out. Any tips? TIA!
ps...great forum here...I'm a n00b to audi's, and audiforums, but not car forums (hence my search attempts )
#3
RE: MAF 5 point torx
ORIGINAL: MeanAudiA6
you can break the clip off holding the electical connection if all else fails. mine broke and still works fine. it still is held very tight.
you can break the clip off holding the electical connection if all else fails. mine broke and still works fine. it still is held very tight.
#4
RE: MAF 5 point torx - SUCCESS!!
Took out the "MAF housing" and got some channel locks on those silly torx. Hooooray me! now let's hope cleaning it turns the light off and fixes my car
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#6
RE: MAF 5 point torx - SUCCESS!!
I had the same problem, searched the whole town and nothing. Dman Audi dealors. I am still trying to get the MAF off so I can replace it. Tried the locks but keep slipping off. Guess Ill try again.
#8
RE: MAF 5 point torx - SUCCESS!!
ORIGINAL: diehlryan
It is possible to clean the maf without removing from the housing.
It is possible to clean the maf without removing from the housing.
But my engine light is still on guess I have more investigating to do!
#9
RE: MAF 5 point torx - SUCCESS!!
What was the actual code you had? That would go a little further in trying to diagnose the problem. There is an Intake Air Temp sensor that is located just upstream from the Throttle body on the intake manifold. But without the exact code it is a little tough to determine the problem.
#10
RE: MAF 5 point torx - SUCCESS!!
ORIGINAL: XCLR8TT
What was the actual code you had? That would go a little further in trying to diagnose the problem. There is an Intake Air Temp sensor that is located just upstream from the Throttle body on the intake manifold. But without the exact code it is a little tough to determine the problem.
What was the actual code you had? That would go a little further in trying to diagnose the problem. There is an Intake Air Temp sensor that is located just upstream from the Throttle body on the intake manifold. But without the exact code it is a little tough to determine the problem.