Mass Air Flow sensor / OBD II - Land Rovers Only

bobthebuilder · 01-19-2006, 08:17 PM

I only recently became a disco owner(97), 1st ever LR. It came with the check engine light already on. Some bonus. The local dealer said it had the wrong
spark plugs ($219). and would also need a new MAF ($600). I still love the vehicle, so I located a MAF for much less and can install it easily. My problem stems from the trip to the dealer. They say that the part of the ECU that reads the MAF is currently 'disabled' (by them) and that only their magic Land Rover machine can 'enable' the ECU to read the new MAF ($100).

I am I being fed a line? Can an ordinary smog shop clear this or does it require LR technology? What exactly did they do to 'disable' the ECU?

Bob

keptin · 01-19-2006, 08:45 PM

yeah, LR dealers are nuts....I would ask around and search for your local land rover independent shop....mine is so much cheaper, and yes....they do have Testbook the "magic" thing.

Muddy Oval · 01-19-2006, 08:59 PM

Your dealer is getting some good Sao Paulo North Slope Trip Weed... Ask them if they roll it into blunts, use a pipe made from hardware store fittings or follow the current fad of using a hooka.

roverX · 01-20-2006, 08:51 AM

Bob, where is your locale?

Rovin4life · 01-21-2006, 08:06 AM

they are talking about resetting adaptions after installing the new sensor.

bobthebuilder · 01-21-2006, 11:09 AM

I'm in Chico,CA but the disco is in Reno with my daughter.
I know that the dealer did something to disable the MAF readings, but I don't know what it will take to enable it again? Bob

Rovin4life · 01-22-2006, 07:13 AM

are you getting second hand info or directly from the dealer.

Cause what you are saying makes no sense.

01-19-2006, 08:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
bobthebuilder Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 13 Gallery: 0	Mass Air Flow sensor / OBD II I only recently became a disco owner(97), 1st ever LR. It came with the check engine light already on. Some bonus. The local dealer said it had the wrong spark plugs ($219). and would also need a new MAF ($600). I still love the vehicle, so I located a MAF for much less and can install it easily. My problem stems from the trip to the dealer. They say that the part of the ECU that reads the MAF is currently 'disabled' (by them) and that only their magic Land Rover machine can 'enable' the ECU to read the new MAF ($100). I am I being fed a line? Can an ordinary smog shop clear this or does it require LR technology? What exactly did they do to 'disable' the ECU? Bob

01-19-2006, 08:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
keptin Roads?...Where we're going, we don't need roads... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,365 Gallery: 0	yeah, LR dealers are nuts....I would ask around and search for your local land rover independent shop....mine is so much cheaper, and yes....they do have Testbook the "magic" thing. __________________ Josh Shapiro DII Photos at www.kep1.com

01-19-2006, 08:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
Muddy Oval Otherwise known as STEVE Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,968 Gallery: 0	Your dealer is getting some good Sao Paulo North Slope Trip Weed... Ask them if they roll it into blunts, use a pipe made from hardware store fittings or follow the current fad of using a hooka. __________________ 2002 Freelander 2000 DII w/CDL 1967 SIIA 109SW Former Rovers 2004 Modded "S" Disco, R.I.P. 2004 G4 Disco 2002 Modded Freelander 1995 Modded Disco 1994 D-90 #8 1993 NAS D110 1990 Range Rover County 1973 SIII 88 1972 Range Rover 2 door

01-20-2006, 08:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
roverX Elephantitis penisitis Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,439 Gallery: 0	Bob, where is your locale? __________________ What? Is this where I'm supposed to write some profound statement that boggles the intellect of the genius that you think you are? Why would I waste my time with that when I can be getting free lap dances from your sister AND your girlfriend at the same time?

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01-21-2006, 08:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
Rovin4life Former NAS LR TECH, Current AUS LR TECH Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: DOWN UNDER Posts: 1,859 Gallery: 0	they are talking about resetting adaptions after installing the new sensor.

01-21-2006, 11:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
bobthebuilder Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 13 Gallery: 0	I'm in Chico,CA but the disco is in Reno with my daughter. I know that the dealer did something to disable the MAF readings, but I don't know what it will take to enable it again? Bob

01-22-2006, 07:13 AM	#7 (permalink)
Rovin4life Former NAS LR TECH, Current AUS LR TECH Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: DOWN UNDER Posts: 1,859 Gallery: 0	are you getting second hand info or directly from the dealer. Cause what you are saying makes no sense.

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