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ProfessorX5 07-08-2014 09:11 PM

Thanks, guys... here's hoping ;)

powell.guy2 07-08-2014 11:47 PM

Just for my future knowledge as I am pretty ignorant when it comes to these types of things; what is the MAF?

puddinboo 07-09-2014 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by powell.guy2 (Post 1000856)
Just for my future knowledge as I am pretty ignorant when it comes to these types of things; what is the MAF?

mass air flow sensor which is in the air intake by air filter housing you will see a plug connected to it.

Quicksilver 07-09-2014 01:22 AM

Maybe I'm wrong but if you have that many codes it would be prudent to
get your indy to hook up the computer for a proper readout rather than
guessing then go from there.

tmv 07-09-2014 08:48 AM

^He did have them read, and they are related codes.
IMO, he did the right thing. No need to get a mechanic involved yet.

upallnight 07-09-2014 09:00 AM

Sometime having the CEL or SES read by BMW specific software provides a lot more info then just a generic OBD II code reader.

Quicksilver 07-09-2014 01:57 PM

Maybe I missed something but I don't see where he had them read.:dunno: So my suggestion still stands.
Let's not guess. Once he knows what the problem is and the OP get his finances together he'll know where to begin.


Quote:

Originally Posted by tmv (Post 1000892)
^He did have them read, and they are related codes.
IMO, he did the right thing. No need to get a mechanic involved yet.


tmv 07-09-2014 03:39 PM

^Thread title states the codes, so I assume he did. Unless he can look at the SES/CEL and tell what codes are showing.

bcredliner 07-09-2014 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorX5 (Post 1000812)
Hmm, the crankcase cap was a bit loose. Set it tight, cleaned MAF, cleared the code. 55km so far, no return of the code. Might have been the cap. MAF looks new, btw. Still gonna have the mech check out the intake boot. Fingers crossed.

As I understand this all is well?

bcredliner 07-09-2014 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by four.8is (Post 1000837)
MAF's clean electrical wires are light grey colored...when it's dirty, it's got like a black dust/fuzz on the wires . hopefully you sorted out the issue and the codes won't come back.

I seem to 'foul' MAFs fairly often I guess due to my setup. Several times the engine was acting up and I really couldn't tell the MAF needed cleaning but it worked fine after I did. No discoloration, looked shiny, only clue was it looked shinier after the cleaning.


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