Trans. Failsafe Prog Warning and MAF sensor

[craigsx5]

Just a quick note re when the TRANSMISSION FAILSAFE PROGRAM warning message comes on the check control panel on the dashboard!

I had this failure warning appear last week. The transmission went very 'jerky' and I thought it had a major failure.

Took it down to my independent and had it the codes read. It showed a failed Mass Airflow sensor(open circuit).
Apparently a number of engine electronic components also report to the transmission computer.

My independent mechanic quoted over A$750 for to install a new Bosch MAF to fix the problem.

Instead I bought a new Chinese copy from Ebay for $60 and installed it myself. It took 15 minutes!

Transmission is now working perfectly and warning message now gone!

I hope this gives members lead when this warning appears!!