MAF Question?

[Cisc0]

I am in need of a new MAF for my '02 3.0i and did some "google searching" and came across this:

Wholesale Guaranteed 100% (1piece/lot) mass air flow meter for BMW SIEMENS:5WK96132 (Door to Door Express Service)

Do any of you here think this would be a good quality buy or go OEM?


Thanks in advance.

[chas3]

I wouldn't touch that. If you don't want to buy a new one, better try the scrape yard.
On the other hand, it is so cheap that you can actually buy it just to see if it works

[mysweetx5]

what about the one posted as: OEM/BOSCH for $170.94 is it the same as the stealer one requested: $429 for? Is it worth to take a try?

(01 X5 4.4i)

[chas3]

I can only tell for the 3.0d, it is the most common in here. The OEM one that is fitted on the X and the one you can order at the dealership, they are both Bosch.
I have no clue, do they offer any warranty for it? However, if the part number matches, it sure must be the same you order at the dealership.

[mysweetx5]

Appreciated your quick response chas3!
However this is like pushing people away from the (stealer) because if you compare the (website prices) with the (stealer prices), they're totally different,
But parts usually match the same way. However, most sites sells their parts under different part # but you obviously getting the same part as BMW stealer.

I wish you could take a look at: (Air mass meter) 01 BMW X5
they have for both: X5 3.0/X5 4.4i and stated OEM for them under different #.
Bosch Air Mass Meter
Retail Price: $416.43
Your Price: $170.94
Quantity:

Part Number: W0133-1599408
Availability: In Stock
Condition: New OEM

This Product Fits the Following: Catalog: Replacement 1
Vehicle: 2001 BMW X5 4.4i


VDO Air Mass Meter
Retail Price: $416.43
Your Price: $225.94
Quantity:

Part Number: W0133-1663166
Availability: In Stock
Condition: New OEM

This Product Fits the Following: Catalog: Replacement 1
Vehicle: 2001 BMW X5 3.0i

could they be stated as OEM but not???

[sunny5280]

Originally Posted by Cisc0

I am in need of a new MAF for my '02 3.0i and did some "google searching" and came across this:

Wholesale Guaranteed 100% (1piece/lot) mass air flow meter for BMW SIEMENS:5WK96132 (Door to Door Express Service)

Do any of you here think this would be a good quality buy or go OEM?

I had a 2000 4.4i for which the SEL was illuminated but the vehicle drove without any obvious symptoms. While investigating the problem I became 95% sure the MAF was to blame. However given the high price of an OEM MAF I was hesitant to buy one on the chance it might not be the problem. So I picked up a low cost (think it was $110 or so) aftermarket MAF. After installing the SEL cleared and I was happy. Until the vehicle began to experience unexplained hesitation and stumbling on occasion. I took the vehicle to a mechanic a friend referred me to and he installed an OEM MAF in order to diagnose the problem. After driving the vehicle for a couple of weeks with no problems I called him up and paid the $350 for the MAF. In the end the aftermarket part ended up costing me more money than just buying the OEM part. If you know it's the MAF my experience leads me to the conclusion to go with the OEM part.

[chas3]

Well.. by not providing the BMW PN, you can't really tell how it will match while replacing the OEM MAF you have right now on your car. There are various parts produced by both VDO and Bosch, so both examples could be a perfect replacement for the OEM MAF. The photos on that website depict correct MAFs for both the 3.0i and the 4.4i. However, I never had any past experience with that website, so I cannot advice you about their products. In here, I would rather go for the scrapeyard for an OEM one instead.

[mysweetx5]

I got you chas 3 and happy that you saw them for yourself because they're really depict photos of exactly the same (Air mass meter) for this type car's model. I will probably have to speak with them on the phone just to ensure the quality of the actual (Mass air flow sensor stated as OEM.

Unless there are 2 different OEM PARTS. And as far for the website, you would be excited to order from them because they're very fast when it comes to the shipping process. (placing order today before 3pm, and delivered 2morrow). They have 2nd day delivery on every order that you placed and $7.50 shipping charge for whatever package you have. However I've been happy all the time with them in the last 9 months. Otherwise I'm seeking to see if I could get my new maf sensor from them with these ignoring codes: P1158/P1160

[chas3]

I guess they also have a return policy and warranty, if they are that serious. Do you also have the INPA report for those errors?

[mysweetx5]

Yea chas3, my trouble codes are: P1158/P1160 which is fuel trim additive Bank1/2 low. Just wish my scanner would tell me or pointed exactly what's wrong. Otherwise here's what stated on their return policy: What happens if I refuse my order?
If you refuse your order for any reason other than damage, a 15% restocking fee will be deducted from your refund. To ensure you receive proper credit, we must be informed of all refusals within 24 hours. If you do not contact us within 24 hours to inform us that you refused your order, your refund could take up to 6 weeks to process.

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