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Omega Help Area => Omega Electrical and Audio Help => Topic started by: danzigfan on 25 February 2014, 10:47:18

Title: MAF question
Post by: danzigfan on 25 February 2014, 10:47:18
Hi guys, I would need to know if the MAF from x20xev Vectra is the same as in x20xev Omega. My omega has some issues with acceleration and stalling - I would like to try to cure that with some good used parts. No codes present.
Thanks in advance, Stan
Title: Re: MAF question
Post by: zirk on 25 February 2014, 16:36:40
Have you cleaned Idle Control Valve, checked for intake leaks etc?
Title: Re: MAF question
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 25 February 2014, 16:44:46
They are yes but, clean the ICV and the throttle assembly plus breathers and small drillings fully as a first step.

As its these that make ALL the difference on the 2.0 16V
Title: Re: MAF question
Post by: danzigfan on 25 February 2014, 17:06:16
I've cleaned it twice and it made no diferrence  >:(
Title: Re: MAF question
Post by: Ever Ready on 25 February 2014, 18:11:13
I've cleaned it twice and it made no diferrence  >:(
Third time lucky?
Title: Re: MAF question
Post by: danzigfan on 25 February 2014, 18:18:10
I've cleaned it twice and it made no diferrence  >:(
Third time lucky?


Yes, I'm going to do that again anyway, together with air filter change, though it looks like new. Unplugging maf isn't bad idea too I believe, just to see what will happen
Title: Re: MAF question
Post by: cd 2.2 on 26 February 2014, 00:24:59
Definitely unplug the maf and see how she drives before committing to a definite maf fault (this will put the EML on though, but it should go out after a short while)! The Maf, if the same unit as the 2.2, is shared with a few vauxhall's. Including (but not limited to), the Zafira (not sure on engines but it's what my 2.2 maf was replaced with), Some astra's, some vectra B's and I believe some later corsa's. If the little metal posts inside the maf that you can see are rusted or corroded, it's most likely failed tbh!

Also if you have the single coil pack (can't remember if the 2.0 has) then check the rubber tubes that fit onto the spark plugs. These deteriorate, especially so if they have ever been immersed in oil. They then split and the coil pack can arc to the the head instead of the plugs where it should go! Top tip if the tubes are split you can clean them really well and use super glue to stick them back together. It's a good temporary fix and I know that this problem can cause reduction in power and in extreme cases stalling.

used Maf should be no more than £5 it's what I paid for mine anyway (from local breakers)
Hope this helps you in some way
Graham
Title: Re: MAF question
Post by: dbug on 26 February 2014, 01:09:12
Definitely unplug the maf and see how she drives before committing to a definite maf fault (this will put the EML on though, but it should go out after a short while)! The Maf, if the same unit as the 2.2, is shared with a few vauxhall's. Including (but not limited to), the Zafira (not sure on engines but it's what my 2.2 maf was replaced with), Some astra's, some vectra B's and I believe some later corsa's. If the little metal posts inside the maf that you can see are rusted or corroded, it's most likely failed tbh!

Also if you have the single coil pack (can't remember if the 2.0 has) then check the rubber tubes that fit onto the spark plugs. These deteriorate, especially so if they have ever been immersed in oil. They then split and the coil pack can arc to the the head instead of the plugs where it should go! Top tip if the tubes are split you can clean them really well and use super glue to stick them back together. It's a good temporary fix and I know that this problem can cause reduction in power and in extreme cases stalling.

used Maf should be no more than £5 it's what I paid for mine anyway (from local breakers)
Hope this helps you in some way
Graham

Probably not many Omegas etc in local breakers in Slovenia ???
Title: Re: MAF question
Post by: danzigfan on 26 February 2014, 10:41:50
 ;D Very rare ro be seen on the road yes, mostly on the net in parts for sale site... and still very rare.
 It's not very disareable car but I can travel trough entire country in one direction and than return to starting point with some fuel left in tank... ::)
You try that  :P
Title: Re: MAF question
Post by: danzigfan on 28 February 2014, 07:59:54
I unplugged MAF today and went for a ride, No stalling, revs are fine and it pulls ok now so I need to replace it and hopefully it will be ok then. Thanks for help guys
Title: Re: MAF question
Post by: cd 2.2 on 28 February 2014, 11:06:09
sounds like it's definitely faulty then ... glad your on your way to get it sorted out now  :y
Title: Re: MAF question
Post by: vauxlooney on 28 February 2014, 11:59:35
Have you looked in the for sale section of this site? sure some body will be able to help you out if your having trouble finding one local.
Title: Re: MAF question
Post by: danzigfan on 28 February 2014, 12:49:24
It wouldn't be fair to expect someone will bug himself to earn a fiver by sending a MAF all the way to me... :P
I found it here from vectra with the same engine, will do the work
Title: Re: MAF question
Post by: danzigfan on 08 March 2014, 11:41:59
Update -
 Replaced the MAF today and omega runs fine now. Responds immediately, idles at 800 rpm and doesn't stall any more. I'm happy as kid  :y ;D
Title: Re: MAF question
Post by: cd 2.2 on 08 March 2014, 18:00:07
glad you got it fixed in the end  :y