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Old Aug 31, 2004 | 12:37 PM
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Default MAF Issues

I've checked prices today with 6 Audi dealers in So. Cal. and have been told the following information about replacement MAF prices for my 98.5 A4 1.8TQ:

~$90 for a "rebuilt" MAF sensor which one dealer told me was really new but being sold as rebuilt

~$400 for a "new" MAF sensor

I was also told that prior to VIN# 080000 (according to one dealer) and prior to VIN# W040 (according to another dealer) was a different part number for which there is no rebuilt MAF available and the new ones are ~$400.

So my question is: What is the difference between the "rebuilt" and the "new" MAF other than $300? Also, is there really a difference between the older VIN MAF and the newer VIN MAF for the 98 1.8T?

Finally, where can I get a cheaper new MAF than the $385 best dealer price quote I got?
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Old Sep 1, 2004 | 08:51 AM
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Default Re: MAF Issues

Well i solved my MAF, but getting rids of it all together.
I have one New Maf available and one used, both perfect working order.
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Old Sep 1, 2004 | 12:04 PM
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Default Buy a remanufactured one and save yourself over $300.

Nobody can tell you what the differences are between the two other than Bosch.
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Old Sep 1, 2004 | 07:28 PM
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Default Buy a brand new one for less than $100!!

<ul><li><a href="http://www.atpturbo.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&amp;Product_Code=DLR-SNS-005&amp;Category_Code=SNS">Link to MAF</a></li></ul>
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Old Sep 2, 2004 | 08:55 AM
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Make sure they're the same part # as yours otherwise the gain on the sensor will be different.
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