Part Details & Overview
Function: It measures the volume and density of the air entering the engine's intake.
The engine control unit (ECU) uses this data to calculate the precise amount of fuel to inject for optimal combustion, fuel economy, and performance. Common Vehicle Applications: Typically found on various Audi models equipped with 2.0L TSI/TFSI engines (roughly spanning model years 2009–2018), including:
Audi A4 / A4 Quattro
Audi A5 / A5 Quattro
Audi A6 / A6 Quattro
Audi Q3 / Q5
Audi Allroad
Common Symptoms of Failure
Check Engine Light illuminated (often with diagnostic trouble codes related to system lean/rich or MAF circuit performance)
Rough idling or engine stalling
Sluggish acceleration or reduced fuel economy
Vehicle entering a "limp mode" if the sensor fails completely
- Brand: Audi
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