Thread: brand new VDO MAF dead already!!

A dead MAF wouldn't cause surging and black smoke. What you are describing sounds like the classic symptoms of collapsed intercooler hoses.

Did you check the resistance on the MAF before you installed it? If not, it's entirely possible that if you are using a cheap or older multimeter that you are exceeding the resistance range and getting an error. Actually going back and reading your reports of "infinite ohms" I suspect you have actually incorrectly diagnosed a MAF failure.

Can you post up what kind of multimeter you are using?

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Paul

the multimeter has a number of settings for ohms - I had it set on the one marked 2000k ohms, or 2 000 000 ohms. should be OK for a normal reading of 18k ohms.

Any easy way to check the turbo hoses?

Originally Posted by Alex 110

the multimeter has a number of settings for ohms - I had it set on the one marked 2000k ohms, or 2 000 000 ohms. should be OK for a normal reading of 18k ohms.

Any easy way to check the turbo hoses?

We are talking MEGA ohms not kilo ohms. What you are trying to measure is in the range of 20-30,000,000 ohms not 18,000 ohms.

I think the only way to check the hoses is to remove and inspect. If you squeeze along the length while looking down the bores you should be able to pick up signs of damage to the internal surfaces of the hose.

If you decide to pick up a new meter, it's worth having a look at the Uni-T meters. I have a dick smith meter I bought 4-5 years ago which is a rebranded Uni-T UT60B. You can pick these up on ebay for about $40: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/UNI-T-AUT...ht_4163wt_1066


cheers
Paul