Mass Air flow Sensor, MAF, how to find, specifics

[Don Giovannii]

Hey everybody. Been off the forum for a min, but i am back.

I need help in finding the right mass air flow sensor for my Q, i have a 1995 q45. I have been doing some research and found that the connection for the 1995-1996 q's are different from the other connections, i will post some pictures later to show the difference.

Here is my main question, how to differentiate at a parts store between the two maf's. I ordered one for $520.00, (ouch, price still hurts ) but had to send it back because the connection was different. I am thinking the part number is the key here.

[maxnix]

Call IOS with your VIN

http://www.infinitipartsusa.com

[captainluigi]

do you still have your old one? i will buy.

[elwesso]

Damn you overpaid, ones from joe I dont think are that expensive, but what-ev...

Just compare the connectors... Where did yo ubuy it from, if you bought it from advance, NAPA or something similar I'd run away.

[Q451990]

IOS Price is about $460. I think you have a relatively good chance of getting a good MAF from a salvage yard - but new is of course your best bet for trouble free operation for another 10 years or so...

http://www.trademotion.com/par...gid=1

Heath

[Don Giovannii]

Thanks for all the help guys, i actually did go to Advanced, but i think i am going to look for a used one, i would like a new one though.

captainluigi, i still have my old one on, but i had to solder the connection points behind the connector piece on the maf. My car has over 280k miles on it, so i don't think you want a maf with that much usage.

[captainluigi]

well at least we know they do last a very long time. u mite try car-part.com. i have no personal experience w/them. used electro parts=crap shoot.

[AlabamaDan]

I have an extra MAF I could sell you. What's the part # of the one your replacing.