MAF query

230ina245 · Nov 23rd, 2018, 11:00

Hi everyone,
My MAF has ceased to be. It is a miffed MAF.
Symptoms were a hunting idle from about 1200 to 2000 rpm. It would stay at 2000 for quite a while then drop down to 1200 before gunning back up. Although this was at idle, while the car was driving on the road I could feel the same surges at low rev speeds.
Looked for air leaks & fixed some & a split pipe - no change.
Disconnected the MAF & it would not run.
Borrowed a MAF & idle/running is normal again.
Bought some proper MAF cleaner, cleaned my MAF & tried again - still the same.
Now I am wondering whether to get one off ebay -taking a chance on 20 - 30 year old electronics or a "new" one (approx £60).
I have no idea what brand these "new" ones are or how well they perform compared to the originals. Past reading of other aftermarket parts suggests they may not be up to much.
Does anyone here have any experience of these or know where to get a good one?
Does anyone here have a 0280 212 016 MAF they know works & would sell?
Tim

classicswede · Nov 23rd, 2018, 19:31

I have tried a lot of teh cheaper MAF's and perhaps 25% of them work but for how long?

Best bet is a used one (I might have one about) or a genuine Bosch one at the £300 mark

Stephen Edwin · Nov 24th, 2018, 12:44

Or, I got mine from a Volvo dealer FRF Swansea with a forum discount. £152.84 including delivery by Interlink two years ago.

It does take time to come to the UK from Volvo Classic Parts in Sweden.

TheLeeds · Nov 24th, 2018, 16:26

I got a second hand one as a spare for a 940, and when checking the part numbers, it also seems to be compatible with a 240.

230ina245 · Nov 25th, 2018, 10:43

Thanks for the replies.
Dai, I thought that may be the case, sounds more of a gamble to get a "new" one of unknown provenance rather than a known working old one.
Someone on the 7/940 page is breaking a 940 & has one - I think I'm going with that one.
Tim

Nov 23rd, 2018, 11:00	#1
230ina245 Member Last Online: Yesterday 08:01 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Leics	MAF query Hi everyone, My MAF has ceased to be. It is a miffed MAF. Symptoms were a hunting idle from about 1200 to 2000 rpm. It would stay at 2000 for quite a while then drop down to 1200 before gunning back up. Although this was at idle, while the car was driving on the road I could feel the same surges at low rev speeds. Looked for air leaks & fixed some & a split pipe - no change. Disconnected the MAF & it would not run. Borrowed a MAF & idle/running is normal again. Bought some proper MAF cleaner, cleaned my MAF & tried again - still the same. Now I am wondering whether to get one off ebay -taking a chance on 20 - 30 year old electronics or a "new" one (approx £60). I have no idea what brand these "new" ones are or how well they perform compared to the originals. Past reading of other aftermarket parts suggests they may not be up to much. Does anyone here have any experience of these or know where to get a good one? Does anyone here have a 0280 212 016 MAF they know works & would sell? Tim

Nov 23rd, 2018, 19:31	#2
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 21:53 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	I have tried a lot of teh cheaper MAF's and perhaps 25% of them work but for how long? Best bet is a used one (I might have one about) or a genuine Bosch one at the £300 mark __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Nov 24th, 2018, 16:26	#4
TheLeeds Senior Member Last Online: Dec 11th, 2023 12:02 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Hants / Sussex	I got a second hand one as a spare for a 940, and when checking the part numbers, it also seems to be compatible with a 240. __________________ Recreate a visit to the homeopath by simply drinking some tap water and throwing £50 out of the window

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Nov 24th, 2018, 12:44	#3
Stephen Edwin Premier Member Last Online: Oct 26th, 2023 20:42 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Thurrock	Or, I got mine from a Volvo dealer FRF Swansea with a forum discount. £152.84 including delivery by Interlink two years ago. It does take time to come to the UK from Volvo Classic Parts in Sweden.

Nov 25th, 2018, 10:43	#5
230ina245 Member Last Online: Yesterday 08:01 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Leics	Thanks for the replies. Dai, I thought that may be the case, sounds more of a gamble to get a "new" one of unknown provenance rather than a known working old one. Someone on the 7/940 page is breaking a 940 & has one - I think I'm going with that one. Tim

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