Hi All. New to forums so bare with me.
Have a 90,000 miles 53 plate Stilo JTD 80bhp, bought in 2008. 3 months ago, developed very sluggish power and Engine fault light came on.
MAF sensor is the culprit, un-plugged and power came back. Smoked a lot of the dark stuff, but at least was more responsive. Decided to get a replacement from internet.
This is my problem. The part number fitted on the MAF housing on the car is O28O 218 12O, this seems to be for 115bhp engine? I decided to get the 'proper' part O281 OO2 3O8 and just swap the sensor insert in situ. Engine fault light went out - hurrah! BUT it is still a little sluggish, especially when cold and low rev's, and a little greyish smoke when pulling off and other times. Makes you wary when pulling out at a junction.
Which is the proper part to use? Is this still the cause of the problem, or does it not matter that much. I have FiatScan software and it seems to indicate its working OK, but having the tools and knowing how to use them and interpret the data is a different matter.
Should I move on to stripping the EGR and give it a good old clean out?
Any help appreciated.
Have a 90,000 miles 53 plate Stilo JTD 80bhp, bought in 2008. 3 months ago, developed very sluggish power and Engine fault light came on.
MAF sensor is the culprit, un-plugged and power came back. Smoked a lot of the dark stuff, but at least was more responsive. Decided to get a replacement from internet.
This is my problem. The part number fitted on the MAF housing on the car is O28O 218 12O, this seems to be for 115bhp engine? I decided to get the 'proper' part O281 OO2 3O8 and just swap the sensor insert in situ. Engine fault light went out - hurrah! BUT it is still a little sluggish, especially when cold and low rev's, and a little greyish smoke when pulling off and other times. Makes you wary when pulling out at a junction.
Which is the proper part to use? Is this still the cause of the problem, or does it not matter that much. I have FiatScan software and it seems to indicate its working OK, but having the tools and knowing how to use them and interpret the data is a different matter.
Should I move on to stripping the EGR and give it a good old clean out?
Any help appreciated.