2000 740 il when reading my plugs, i had some sooty, some oily and some normal wear, i was using a plus 4 set up but didnt really like so i just went with ngk 's. My dilemna is under hard acceleration i was getting predetonation( someone please explain that to me and how to remedy).suspecting my maf and no real tools to check it, i unplugged it , car missed a beat for a second or two then went back to idle.
Took her out for a mile spin and she stretched out like a beast! So please kick in and explain why it seamed to run better with maf unplugged, what are pro'/cons of running without maf and will it run leaner or richer?
Moved to the E38 forum.... again.
Your maf is probably part of the issue then. Knock sensors might be an issue too.
- Sean
RIP Blitzkrieg
If the car runs better without the MAF, the MAF is bad.
Imagine how nice it would run with a good, working MAF.....
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2000 740i sport: 74k Green/Tan chrome MPars, clear corners, quad brake lights, AIC hi-beams, Hoen fogs, 16x9 screen, MKIV, TFT LCD screen in back, license plate backup camera with "on demand" switch, iPod audio/video (CDC/iPod audio switching, iPod video on 16x9 screen), Basslink, gauge rings, ///M pedals, switched steptronic +/- shifting mode, E46 paddle shifter steering wheel, Dinan engine & tranny software upgrade, DDEs controlled via Euro fog light switch, painted calipers with "BMW" lettering, windows up/sunroof close via remote.
2003 540i sport: 81k, Sterling grey/grey, MKIV Nav, PDC & CWP - Added license plate backup camera with "on demand" switch, paddle shift steering wheel, windows up/sunroof close via remote, Akebono's, painted calipers with "BMW" lettering, quad brake lights, iPod audio via AUX mode/video via 16x9 screen, BMW TV tuner, ///M pedals & gauge rings.
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I have an MAF. It's used but IMO still very good... I replaced it as part of a tune up but still kept it bc it's good... Make me an offer if u like
I have an extra MAF as well. You have my number
- Sean
RIP Blitzkrieg
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