Disconnect MAF - runs a lot better?

[Tom85]

My 306 HDI (2001) has felt a bit sluggish recently especially below 2000rpm giving a bit of a laggy feel until it comes on boost. Today I unplugged the MAF and it feels a lot better with it unplugged. Surefire sign the MAF has had it?

Thanks

[Midnightclub]

Basically.. Yup!

[rd070707]

mine is the same, been driving with the maf off for weeks now. I think mine is to do with the earth though

[Tom85]

Thanks guys. Is it likely to do any harm driving with it unplugged? Mine's remapped Stage 1.

[Midnightclub]

Nah, it'll just default back to default values

[Dum-Dum]

Not really any harm, it just wont be as economical as it could be with a new MAF

[Tom85]

Cool thanks. Would it perform any better with a working MAF or is it just MPG it'll affect?

[tigerstyle]

Honestly couldn't tell the difference between no maf and brand new VDO mag, haven't calculated mpg yet though, but going to take a long time to earn the 70 quid back though!