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Any Harm from Driving with a Bad MAF...No Symptoms Yet
My 2001 E320 has had the CEL on for approximately six months, and I have yet to notice any driveability problems. When I scanned for codes, the P0173, etc. codes appeared indicating a bad mass air flow meter. Are there any consequences from continued driving with this issue? I will probably replace the sensor in about 2K miles when the oil is changed (synthetic M1 5W40 every 5K).
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Why would you take a chance, when you're going to replace it anyway?
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I drove with a bad MAF on my ML for several months, and it gave me occasional starting and poor acceleration issues...ignoring it eventually destroying the fuel pump...while out of town on a holiday weekend. Not including towing 85 miles to the nearest MB dealership, replacing the pump and MAF added $1100 to vacation expenses...
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You know they are pretty easy to change, you can probably do it in oh 15 minutes.
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I'm on it!!!
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This might be of interest: http://www.aa1car.com/library/2003/cm70336.htm
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Although it's not your engine, the 'things' that happen are applicable. |
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