corsa b 1.0 - engine light comes on after air filter change

[sam the man]

hi all


My mate put a sports air filter in my car (cone air filter). I took it out today and i reached 60, changed to 5th and accelerated. The accelerator didnt feel respnsive, and the engine light came on. Then it reduces to 50 and it all happens again

Can u guys help please?

Thanks sam

[jimi12369]

Sounds like M.A.F sensor, maybe youve upset it puttin your air filter in, its a good pointer when you get over 60 and then engine doesnt wanna know. good luck.

[Jimi137]

Yup pretty certain its a maf. I had exactly the same problem in my 1.2 16 valve (same maf). I think these meters are a bit temperamental tbh lol. Best bet m8 is try your local scrappys for one (usually about 20 quid) or try looking on ebay - usually about 40/50 new. A word of warning though - dont get cheaper non-genuine vauxhall parts as they are pretty crap and will cost u more in the long run than the real deal.

As for fitting its a 2 min job - if you to to a scrappy try and get the whole little 't junction' pipe thingy and just slot it on (will need some new clips though) or if you just get the parts its 3 allen key bolts (pretty common size). Whichever way round it shouldn't take u more than 10 mins

[sam the man]

thaniks guys for the replies. so i jus need a new maf? Will it make my car go over 60? Thanks

[kie-1200sxi-shed]

yes should allgo bk to how it was, if you want a induction type, get replacement filter panels (greencotton best)

[sam the man]

yes should allgo bk to how it was, if you want a induction type, get replacement filter panels (greencotton best)

Thanks for your help. Another question, on the stock air filter, wat is the box on the side, the bit next the the square filter part?

Thanks

[sam the man]

would this be a ok MAF?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-MASS-AIR-FLOW ... 20ae422946

Thanks

[Jimi137]

Dont know about the air filter but that is defiantly the right part - for a good price as well

[sam the man]

Dont know about the air filter but that is defiantly the right part - for a good price as well

OK thanks mate

[matty101]

i;m sure i bought me maf of the same guy and i aint had any problems with it

[sam the man]

i;m sure i bought me maf of the same guy and i aint had any problems with it

ok will buy that then

thanks mate