andy_s_1
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they do yes, but im not really sure what im looking for, im a computer programmer not a mechanic 
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dna23
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quote:
Originally posted by andy_s_1
they do yes, but im not really sure what im looking for, im a computer programmer not a mechanic
 try this first tho mate.. let ure engine warm up for 3-5 mins before u drive  solves problem for me
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andy_s_1
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yes i do... but i dont waht to have to do this EVERY morning before i use my car, id rather get rid personally!
-A
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Voyto
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u can try cleaning it. worked for me but not for rob b. take it off the car and spray short bursts of carb cleaner onto the sensor inside. allow to dry naturally and then replace. start her up and drive it, see if its changed.
[Edited on 18-10-2005 by Voyto]
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andy_s_1
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haw do i take off the circle metel clips off to remove domn thing?
-A cheers
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andy_s_1
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ill rephrase that ( was in a rush to get to uni ) ok:
how do i remove the metal circulat clips at either end of the mass air meter? do i need a special tool? cheers!
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andy_s_1
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ok to clean this damn mass devil what do i spray red or yellow?
edit:spelling >.<
[Edited on 27-10-2005 by andy_s_1]
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andy_s_1
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Voyto? can you explain your post /\ cheers!
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dna23
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you see the two clips being pointed at by yellow arrows?
get a flat headed screw driver in the join at the back of them as shown on the right one just above ure arrow head and lightly prise it up as if to leaver it off - the clip will then ping open 
do the same on the other and then slowly seperate the tubing being careful not to dame the wiring on ure AFM from bending it to much .etc
you should then see a gauze inside which doesnt need to be removed but can if u want, behind it you'll see a sensor hanging down which i think according to voyto (and i've done it myself) can be given a few short blasts of Carb Cleaner...
just let it dry naturally and once it has re attach it back onto the tubing and reclip the metal things with pliers... use one head over the ridge on one side then another in the whole on another and they'll take some force to pinch them back in together but it can be done
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andy_s_1
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thanks ill give it a try tomorrow! let you know how i get on 
oh can i ask, will the mass air meter make my car revvs drop really low like to 500rpm while breaking? if you get me
cheers!
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andy_s_1
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well i did it and im yet to see a difference, how long do you think "drying naturally" is as it seemed to dry instantly!
i have ordered a new part and i will fit it to see if it fixes it. if not im out of ideas, have you got anymore?
thank you all for your help but this is really pi***ng me off now and i am thinking about getting rid!
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X 60RSA
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My 1.2 was coughing and spluttering, hesitating to rev thru, then it would, then it wouldn't, used to leave me looking like a kangaroo at the traffic lights!
A new Air Mass Meter sorted my problem out, then i had to replace the idle valve thing a few weeks later, 2 common problems with these engines as the elecy parts are built like kids toys!
A new Air Mass Meter cost me 140quid, idle valve 45quid.
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andy_s_1
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paid 130 for im idle valve, £120 for my EGR and 55 for my air mass meter 
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Edd
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spraying carb cleaner on your afm will not help they are very sensitive,if it is buggered get a new one simple as or go to a scrappy and get one
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andy_s_1
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well im adding £3.49 for the carb cleaner to my total
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Nick A
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any improvement yet mate?
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andy_s_1
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the part is on its way via ebay  so im gonarplae it, tried to spray it, and is has semi worked, but still luggish, hopefully the new bit will work
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dna23
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any further improvements mate? i shud fix mine soon
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