USED AIRFLOW AIR VOLUME METER ( MAF ) REMOVED FROM A 1997 AUDI A3 1800cc NON-TURBO
** ENGINE WAS RUNNING AND IDLING PERFECTLY **
Part Number 058 133 471 or 058133471
supercedes to: 058 133 471 X
Hitachi: AFH60-10B NOT for turbo engines
** NOT AN ASIAN KNOCK-OFF COPY PART **
Genuine original OEM VW Audi Part Made by Hitachi
Also suits some models of Golf Bora Beetle Passat and Skoda
** NOTE THIS VERSION HAS A RECTANGULAR ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AND THE CORRESPONDING PLUG ON THE CAR'S HARNESS IS LOCKED IN PLACE WITH 2 SILVER WIRE CLIPS **
You will find the later version 06A906461A which has a D-shaped plug and is made by Bosch in my other listings
Please be sure this is correct for your car, as there are no refunds if you get it wrong
** FREE NZ DELIVERY NON-RURAL **
WHY YOU SHOULD NEVER FIT A CHEAP COPY SENSOR TO YOUR CAR !!!
More & more reproductions - predominantly asian - are swamping aftermarket part sources. Detailed analysis of MAF reproductions compared to Bosch or Hitachi identified these deficiencies in quality and performance:
Impact on your car of fitting a non genuine MAF:
Unacceptable curve deviation, consequently inaccurate air mass measurement:
Increased fuel consumption up to 20%
Bad engine characteristic (drivability), loss of power/torque Danger of engine damages, due to thermal & mechanical overload (full load)
Danger of exhaust system damages (catalytic converter)
Increase of pollutant emissions, violation of emission standards, higher particulate emissions (Diesel), smoke emitting (full load)
Reduction of lifetime and service interval due to:
Bad materials (deformation)
Low fatigue strength (cracks, breakage)
Low-grade connections within the electronic circuit
If you see a MAF for a very cheap price, it will most probably be a reproduction copy made cheaply in Asia with possible problems & issues listed above
You get what you pay for. It's false economy buying a cheap copy sensor as they only lead to more problems and future expense
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