I'm considering replacing the MAF on my 04. My mileage isn't what it used to be and I get codes at times relating to running lean or cats, but I recently replaced both cats and all 4 o2's with new bosch ones. I've been spraying the current MAF with CRC and it seems to clear the codes for about a week, so I assuming the MAF is my issue.

Does anyone have any experience with any of the ones sold on Amazon? My dad is a prime member so I use it for free shipping when I can.

LAND/RANGE ROVER Mass Air Flow Sensor Meter MAF #0280218010 #MHK100800:Amazon:Automotive

Or

Air Mass Sensor Bosch 0280217532 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY:Amazon:Automotive

Any thoughts guys?

Thanks
-Joseph

 

The cheapo one didn't work for me. It has worked for others, but not me. I ended up going to autozone and buying one with a lifetime warranty. Its the bosch one also I think, it works good and my truck doesn't shoot out black smoke anymore

 

yeah, that cheapie didn't fit my '00 D2, had to return it, etc. went with a Bosch from parts geeks, think it was about $100- works like a charm.

 

Thanks for the feedback guys! I was starting to get impatient and about ordered it.

Seems like every parts store I go to says there's is a rebuilt one. Is the one from autozone a "rebuilt"? Do you remember what it cost?

 

I noticed there's 2 bosch ones on partsgeek. 1 is $100 and the other is $196. Do you know what the difference in these is?

 

I've experienced the same problem with the aftermarket MAF I bought on eBay. I'll be ordering from these guys on Monday. Jaguar Parts | Land Rover Parts | Mini Cooper Parts
They have a good reputation here locally.
Good luck.


Update:
Today I went to Motorcars Ltd, mentioned above, and purchased the MAF sensor they offer for my Discovery II. I am a member of the local Land Rover Club and had been told by other members that we received a 20% discount. Turns out the discount is no longer offered. It seems that management felt they were only getting club members' business because of the discount so they discontinued it. I have to admit, that is why I was willing to drive 40 miles round trip rather than shop online, but the customer service was good so I purchased the part at retail, $136.87 including tax. I go outside and open the box, so I can install the MAF,only to find the same "Made In China" part that I had purchased in May 2013 from am-autoparts, an eBay seller, for $33.95 delivered.
I went back inside and mentioned to the parts counterman that I thought their part was going to be a Bosch, he replied that he could order me a Bosch, but it would be over $300. He also told me that this is the part they use in their shop so I decided to give it a try. I installed it and drove the truck about 80 miles, stopping during the drive to get the truck a state inspection, which it passed. I am curious to see if this new part lasts any longer than the old one, but I really have to wonder why I should be willing to fight Houston traffic for the pleasure of paying 4X as much for a Chinese made part that I can have delivered to my door. I also wonder if the owner of Motorcars Ltd. has ever considered that MAYBE Land Rover Club members aren't doing business with his shop because they don't want to buy inferior Chinese made parts at inflated prices.

 

Are you buying for the 04? I have spent the last two days running all over trying to buy one for my 04. Autozone, NAPA, Pepboys all say they can get one in a couple days. Then I found an O'Reilly store that had one in stock. I went over and bought it but the intake was the wrong size. I started calling the other guys back and found they all use the same "Cardone" part number. I am headed to British 4x4 monday morning to buy an original part, new not rebuilt. Be careful when you order online and be ready to send it back when it does not fit. Maybe someone here knows, is the 04 (4.6L) a different MAF than the other 4.0L Discoverys?

 

Yes it's different.

 

Yes I'm buying for the 04. From my understanding they are different sizes from the 4.0 to 4.6, but they use the exact same sensor?? If that's the case I have no issue buying one for a 4.0 and just swapping the sensor to my 04 housing if it's cheaper.