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Sun Oct 16, 2005
13:30
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This morning I replaced the MAF (mass airflow sensor, or "air mass sensor" as VW calls it) in the
black Golf. I replaced it with a remanufactured sensor that I purchased from
Impex. I don't know what
"remanufactured" means with these things, but it looks brand new to me. You can get the reman sensor
for roughly $70, versues nearly $300 for the new.
Once the sensor was replaced, it was once again time to run through the tedious procedures for setting
the readiness codes, using the vag-com
software. There are portions that require the car to be driven under certain conditions while at the
same time examining the feedback from the vag-com application. It would be very difficult and incredibly
dangerous to attempt that on your own; fortunately, my dad was around to ride shotgun and keep an eye
on the laptop while I drove. I am always worried that stuff won't work, so imagine my delight when
when we finished all 20 procedures and saw the following screen, telling us that the readiness codes
are now set:
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