> ..The only time I absolutely could not start an electronic fuel injected > car > (running fine when I shut it off), the MAP sensor had died,.. > I guess you mean MAF (mass airflow sensor) and these components have been around for decades. The latest ones, hot film or hot wire, are susceptible to contamination and plenty have been replaced under warranty. Oil coming off those aftermarket oiled air filters is one cause.
The MAF in my 27 year old Porsche which is an aluminum flapper in the intake air stream has never failed but the slide contacts will eventually wear out. It's a first generation Motronic. RLE _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
