How long can I run without my MAF sensor?

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Apr 2, 2008 | 03:54 PM
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My MAF sensor is bad, I tried cleaning it, and replacing the filter, still ran bad. Disconnected the MAF sensor and it runs like a champ. Was curious how much damage can be done running without it for a while. I have to order the part and I need to go out and work on Friday. Any help is deeply appreciated. Thanks
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Apr 2, 2008 | 04:07 PM
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RE: How long can I run without my MAF sensor?
what year is your car?
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Apr 2, 2008 | 04:07 PM
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RE: How long can I run without my MAF sensor?
Gas milage is a little worse, but you are fine without it on a 2000+ car. I ran mine for like 3 months w/o the maf to find out it was a loose connection on the turbo and not the maf.
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Apr 2, 2008 | 04:18 PM
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RE: How long can I run without my MAF sensor?
My car is a 99.5 1.8T quattro.
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Apr 2, 2008 | 04:21 PM
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RE: How long can I run without my MAF sensor?
Dear lord Nate, your avatar.... [sm=wtf.gif]

To keep things relevant, I actually ran without a MAF for a couple of hours, it worked out fine. Just don't delete it; replacing it asap is probably best.
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Apr 2, 2008 | 04:25 PM
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RE: How long can I run without my MAF sensor?
^ you have a map. he doesnt. The base maps (not sensor) will be fine, but just not work as well ona AEB car like the OP has.

Oh, and get off my fat pig!
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Apr 2, 2008 | 05:03 PM
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RE: How long can I run without my MAF sensor?
haha, do u make those on paint or something?
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Apr 2, 2008 | 05:05 PM
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RE: How long can I run without my MAF sensor?
So I'm good to run with it disconnected for a few days then, and it won't hurt anything?
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Apr 2, 2008 | 05:07 PM
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RE: How long can I run without my MAF sensor?
your engine won't be top notch by any means, but you'll be ok without it for a short period of time. expect a CEL light for sure though
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Apr 2, 2008 | 06:01 PM
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RE: How long can I run without my MAF sensor?
Just dont go nuts on the car and you will be fine.

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haha, do u make those on paint or something?
no, i get them online and didnt like to original colors
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