Mass Airflow Meter - How long should they last?

Networkguy · Aug 23rd, 2003, 22:04

About 18 months ago, I had a problem with my 98' S70 TDi which turned out to be the mass airflow thingy so this was changed under warranty and the problem was solved.

It now looks (about 40k miles later) that the problem has returned so I am guessing that it needs replacing again.

So how long are these things suppose to last? Is there any way of checking them to see if they are at fault prior to letting my dealer loose on it?

PS

It's under warranty so cost isn't an issue but the hassle of getting the car booked in is just a pain.

Pedro Fandango · Aug 23rd, 2003, 22:52

i'm still on my original MAF on a 1994 850

Aug 24th, 2003, 20:04

Yes. But, that's probably because you still have the old type. The V70's were fitted with the smaller cheaper versions, which have been notoriously problematic. My Volvo dealer told me that he has never had to change a MAF on the earlier models, pre-June 1996, but has had to do so frequently on the later models.

Oliver

markas · Aug 27th, 2003, 17:23

hi all,
just to stick up for mr covcrew i haven't seen much evidence on the US boards of common failure of this board or on the technical bulletics either.
just my two pennies

Aug 23rd, 2003, 22:04	#1
Networkguy Senior Member Last Online: Sep 20th, 2022 19:25 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Lincolnshire	Mass Airflow Meter - How long should they last? About 18 months ago, I had a problem with my 98' S70 TDi which turned out to be the mass airflow thingy so this was changed under warranty and the problem was solved. It now looks (about 40k miles later) that the problem has returned so I am guessing that it needs replacing again. So how long are these things suppose to last? Is there any way of checking them to see if they are at fault prior to letting my dealer loose on it? PS It's under warranty so cost isn't an issue but the hassle of getting the car booked in is just a pain.

Aug 23rd, 2003, 22:52	#2
Pedro Fandango I've Been Banned Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2015 16:12 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: can't remember	RE: Mass Airflow Meter - How long should they last? i'm still on my original MAF on a 1994 850

Aug 24th, 2003, 20:04	#3
odeane Guest Location:	RE: Mass Airflow Meter - How long should they last? Yes. But, that's probably because you still have the old type. The V70's were fitted with the smaller cheaper versions, which have been notoriously problematic. My Volvo dealer told me that he has never had to change a MAF on the earlier models, pre-June 1996, but has had to do so frequently on the later models. Oliver

Aug 27th, 2003, 17:23	#4
markas VOC Member Last Online: Mar 7th, 2024 14:11 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Stafford	RE: Mass Airflow Meter - How long should they last? hi all, just to stick up for mr covcrew i haven't seen much evidence on the US boards of common failure of this board or on the technical bulletics either. just my two pennies __________________ Polishing Mark VOC 850 class winner 1998 to 2007 Rejoined 2022

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