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I have internet connection problems at the moment, if it stays on long enough, I will try and post some details. I actually removed the motor that of course is a lock out job.

Hi Keith, is that on the drivers door (RHD) and which motor, I have not had the joy of taking the drivers door lock apart as of yet, all the others though :)

Super lock is activated from the FOB. Many including me deactivate super locking by disconnecting the motor in the door lock that operates the function.

Great, thank you! I was able to get everything done today. I was able to identify the water leak immediately. I sealed everything with Sika. I'll let it dry until tomorrow. Thank you!!!

That will be the rivnuts for the screws holding the lower scuttle (unless water is running visibly down the glass), the foam seals disappear and in comes the water. I had the same leak for years and tried everything and stumbled across what...

Just be aware that, unfortunately, that may not hold true. Different makes may have different baseline resistance on the wire with the electronics sorting out the correct signal. I am only guessing. I would want to build a test rig.

One would think then that there has to be a baseline resistance on the wire that would be common for each MAF to have a starting range. If anyone has a known good OEM MAF kicking about would it be possible to take a resistance reading to have...

I have always assumed, perhaps incorrectly, that there would be electronics in the MAF, at the very least to compensate for the variations in input voltage.

I suspect you are correct Keith (hence why I said "assumed" above !! ). Most docs are vague onb it, but "GEMS by Poole" document says this, but that could be a resistive divider with or without correction. Correction of non-linear output could...

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Just an update, the o rings were the problem I replaced them all ,left it in off-road height overnight with F44 fuse removed, hasn't dropped a millimeter. I must thank everyone for there help.

I have never had the opportunity to take a hot wire MAF apart, but in principle the hot wire is a variable resistance, the volt drop is measured to produce a signal proportional to airflow. Exactly what electronic parts are involved I do not...

Pin-1 should be supply voltage. A1-6 connects via RL12 to 12V Pin-2 will be the MAF output Pin-3 goes back to the ECU Ground via A1-9. Assuming no electronics inside the MAF, you should see static resistance across pins 2 & 3 (maybe 1-2 as...

I just wondered if there was a static resistance that could be measured from the unit itself, there must be something way out of kilter on the new units as compared to the OEM ones as even trying to start the car is virtually impossible. It...

Now that's a good question. What can we measure? Resistance? However, you would have to measure that resistance at different air-flows as resistance with no airflow may not be representative. Hair dryer?! Airline with flow meter?

Now that the car is seemingly running fine on the used MAF I thought I might try to see why 2 new MAFs do not work. One that I got I have managed to get a refund but the one I got from Island 4X4 I have not heard anything from them regarding a...

If it doesn't explode that's a win in my book.

Ahh, you're no fun Keith, makes for great excitement when you turn the key :) :)

Swapping things without good reason can lead to more problems. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

That could leak ............... :) :)

Melted pipes are likely. buy yourself a length of pipe and run temporary feeds to the rear bags.

Just a quick update, after fitting the used SAGEM MAF I have now managed to go for a reasonable drive around to get the ECU to adapt to the change. It is now a very different car, smooth as silk, idles as steady as a rock, no hesitation when...

Good luck getting your money back off Island-4x4.

Duff new parts are sadly all too common these days

One thing is that I didn't expect 2 "new" MAFs to be totally useless!

Believe me there were a multitude of cuss words, some really, really naughty ones :) Funny thing is a local chap pulled in in a s3 Landy and asked if I wanted to sell it, hmm, the thought had been crossing my mind, trouble is it would be like...

Unfortunately some parts ain't worth the cardboard box they turn up in 💁 Job well done lad👌😎👍

Just to update. I have again tried the 2 new MAFs with the same ending, chugging black smoke and backfiring. I have now fitted a good used one from James Coleman (SAGEM OEM) and tried it, it started but was really rough. I checked for any faults...

Wot Keef said :)

Water ingress in the nearside rear quarter is not unknown or corroded connectors. Have you looked in the spare wheel well? The tailgate seals are a know problem with an official mod to fix the leaks, bend the flange on which the seal is mounted...