So, I've see all these posts about running without an MAf...

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Apr 29, 2012 | 12:32 AM

johnson90512

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So, I've see all these posts about running without an MAf...

But when I unplug my MAF it just idles low then dies, then if I take it out and then turn it on th the car does the same thing. If I try to give it gas it immediately dies...that seem weird to me...

Apr 29, 2012 | 12:51 AM

ImTheDevil

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We need to know what car you have - year, engine, etc. if its a 99.5+ 1.8T it also has a MAP sensor and can run on that. Earlier cars don't have that and won't run worth anything without the MAF.

Apr 29, 2012 | 12:56 AM

johnson90512

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ugh damn im bad at that. It is a 96 A4 2.8l MQ

Apr 29, 2012 | 01:01 AM

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wow thats really weird. im pretty sure i dont have a MAP cause im on a NA. mine's 99.0 1.8NA but it works fine without the MAF

Apr 29, 2012 | 02:37 AM

johnson90512

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yeah :/

Apr 29, 2012 | 07:37 AM

jonbonesjones

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my 2.8 runs without the MAF

Apr 29, 2012 | 12:03 PM

ImTheDevil

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Yeah they'll still run but usually kinda shitty - without a valid MAF signal it'll go on preprogrammed maps that don't alter based on load/throttle angle/etc.