MAF sensor cost

[reflexboy]

My mate needs a new MAF sensor for his 2004 C180 Kompressor (W203). Any idea what sort of price he should be paying for a genuine part?

 

[BlackC55]

Are you sure it needs one? They are very reliable on that engine.

 

[reflexboy]

Not sure Olly. He's taken it to a local German specialist(I did suggest you but he didn't want to travel that far). The engine management light has been on for a while and they diagnosed it at £78 per hour to be the MAF and a split inlet manifold pipe.Think they want to charge him about £500 plus VAT for the pipe and MAF??

 

[BlackC55]

Don't change the maf. Change the pipe first and get the fault memory erased. The pipe is about £7 and no more than 30-40 mins fitting time.

See how he gets on after the pipe has been replaced.

 

[The _Don]

As per ollys advise above -


http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/engine/70415-w203-c180k-maf-errors-aware.html

 

[reflexboy]

Don't change the maf. Change the pipe first and get the fault memory erased. The pipe is about £7 and no more than 30-40 mins fitting time.

See how he gets on after the pipe has been replaced.

Thanks Olly. I will let him know. Much appreciated. Any idea what a MAF would cost?

 

[EuroCarParts]

Thanks Olly. I will let him know. Much appreciated. Any idea what a MAF would cost?

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However, as Olly & the team have advised the error is very generic and the split pipe, would often throw up the exact same error as a faulty MAF.

Hope that helps!

Pat

 

[reflexboy]

Many thanks Pat

 

[Auto-mobile]

Go somewhere else, there ripping you off.

 

[BlackC55]

What a helpful forum this can be

 

[reflexboy]

Turns out he was charged about £249 for the MAF. He had a B service, split pipe replaced, new oil, air, fuel and cabin filters and new spark plus and got a bill for over £900. Nice of them to mention the split air intake hose which was very apparent and their failure to clip the locating tabs in. I told him he should have gone to PCS. Live and learn. He will see you next service Olly

 

[The _Don]

Turns out he was charged about £249 for the MAF. He had a B service, split pipe replaced, new oil, air, fuel and cabin filters and new spark plus and got a bill for over £900. Nice of them to mention the split air intake hose which was very apparent and their failure to clip the locating tabs in. I told him he should have gone to PCS. Live and learn. He will see you next service Olly

What a rip off

A main dealer would have been cheaper!

 

[reflexboy]

Most probably. That's why we not only use PCS for great prices, but for their honesty and totally competent service and knowledge. I really struggle to trust and have confidence in anyone else.

 

[Auto-mobile]

Nice easy £500-£600 earner there, that's disgusting.

 

[BlackC55]

Email me their invoice. I will double check the official labour times.

 

[reflexboy]

Sorry Olly, only just seen your reply. Currently away on my tour of Scotland. Will try and remember to send it over to you when I'm back. Thanks mate

 

[reflexboy]

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