You can get a little closer to the wire in the MAF, by prying off the snap ring at the top of the MAF (utility knife worked for me) - the mesh then just lifts off.

I read that the wiring harness was replaced....but....what about the ETA (electronic throttle actuator aka throttle body to some)?

Just for grins, I would be tempted to check the fuses on the main module (in the module box - the box where you would think the battery ought to be) - that, and I would make sure the modules are nice and secure in their slots.

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09 Jetta TDI
1985 300D