Warning Lights- R.T.A

cheffie · 05-10-2006, 19:00

Hi guys, i posted yesterday about a warning light that came on, but i did not explain my self to well.. Yesterday i was on the way to an interview, when i was hit from behind, The damage to the car is broken rear bumper, parking sensors, and whiplash!!!, But when i came to move off, the warning light was on. (engine electronic symbol).. I had it tested today and it turns out to be MAF sensor.. My question is, is this likely to happen or just coincindence????

ric04vrs · 05-10-2006, 20:51

coincidence i would say , although i've took a gearbox out of a car , this required the air filter box/MAF sensor removing to access the mounting , went out on road test after finishing the job and the vehicle broke down , i had disturbed some muck/dust in the air filter which had gone on the MAF element causing the breakdown , so anything is possible

***DGW*** · 05-10-2006, 21:21

I would claim for the MAF sensor along with the other damage if the engine was running OK immediately prior to the impact.

cheffie · 05-10-2006, 22:29

Cheers thanks for your replys, thats what i was thinking of doing..

***ColinD*** · 05-10-2006, 23:08

How was the interview?

Re the maf, sudden jolt to a hot wire, yep, I'd claim too..

Lummox · 05-10-2006, 23:13

No hot wire in the MAF Colin (why they fail) but a good idea

cheffie · 05-10-2006, 23:37

Terrible to be honest, TFA...just could not deal with it, I've got to call him tomorrow and give it another go, i really dont think i came across to well understandably. when i got home 3.5 hours warwick a&e

***ColinD*** · 06-10-2006, 09:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lummox

No hot wire in the MAF Colin (why they fail) but a good idea

There is a hot wire somewhere though...

I thought the thing had a hot wire as it was prone to fatigue, due to the design of air passing both ways, maybe it was hot air passing over the wire...oh I don't know...but it's given me a stonking idea.

cheffie · 06-10-2006, 10:09

Spoke to skoda rugby this morning, they said its a good chance the this has happened due to being hit from behind covering the exhast creating back pressure back to the engine???

05-10-2006, 19:00	#1
cheffie Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: leamington spa Posts: 93 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Warning Lights- R.T.A Hi guys, i posted yesterday about a warning light that came on, but i did not explain my self to well.. Yesterday i was on the way to an interview, when i was hit from behind, The damage to the car is broken rear bumper, parking sensors, and whiplash!!!, But when i came to move off, the warning light was on. (engine electronic symbol).. I had it tested today and it turns out to be MAF sensor.. My question is, is this likely to happen or just coincindence????

05-10-2006, 20:51	#2
ric04vrs I parked up 1st Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: not near enough to the Ring Posts: 6,104 Thanks: 29 Thanked 177 Times in 172 Posts	Re: Warning Lights- R.T.A coincidence i would say , although i've took a gearbox out of a car , this required the air filter box/MAF sensor removing to access the mounting , went out on road test after finishing the job and the vehicle broke down , i had disturbed some muck/dust in the air filter which had gone on the MAF element causing the breakdown , so anything is possible __________________ not so bored now

05-10-2006, 21:21	#3
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,148 Thanks: 50 Thanked 175 Times in 132 Posts	Re: Warning Lights- R.T.A I would claim for the MAF sensor along with the other damage if the engine was running OK immediately prior to the impact. __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.09 mpg...

05-10-2006, 22:29	#4
cheffie Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: leamington spa Posts: 93 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Warning Lights- R.T.A Cheers thanks for your replys, thats what i was thinking of doing..

05-10-2006, 23:08	#5
*ColinD* Site owner Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hill & Mountains of North Wales Posts: 10,226 Thanks: 22 Thanked 150 Times in 73 Posts	Re: Warning Lights- R.T.A How was the interview? Re the maf, sudden jolt to a hot wire, yep, I'd claim too.. __________________ ColinD - 97/100 Limited Edition Octavia vRS < For Sale www.BRISKODA.net :: Site Owner. E-Mail : webmaster at briskoda dot net Got a comment to make about the site? Please feel free to use the feedback form here, we welcome your views.

05-10-2006, 23:13	#6
Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,885 Thanks: 22 Thanked 667 Times in 562 Posts	Re: Warning Lights- R.T.A No hot wire in the MAF Colin (why they fail) but a good idea __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services Cupra Console Bushes Servicing Modifications PM for information

05-10-2006, 23:37	#7
cheffie Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: leamington spa Posts: 93 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Warning Lights- R.T.A Terrible to be honest, TFA...just could not deal with it, I've got to call him tomorrow and give it another go, i really dont think i came across to well understandably. when i got home 3.5 hours warwick a&e

06-10-2006, 10:09	#9
cheffie Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: leamington spa Posts: 93 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Warning Lights- R.T.A Spoke to skoda rugby this morning, they said its a good chance the this has happened due to being hit from behind covering the exhast creating back pressure back to the engine???

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