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Disconnecting a good MAF makes little noticeable difference but disconnecting a bad MAF makes a big improvement in performance.
I don't know what disconnecting a MAP does other than leave error codes.
Hesitation at 60-70 km/hour
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Think: Auto not changing up or down, snowflake/sport flashing, flappy paddles, actuator fault and sensodrive not changing gear.
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No engine questions
Think: Auto not changing up or down, snowflake/sport flashing, flappy paddles, actuator fault and sensodrive not changing gear.
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Gearbox solenoid fault. Not too difficult to strip out and replace the solenoid but you may need a software update to the ECU if you are replacing the old style soleniods.
Have a look here at the JAGPURR fix for AL solenoids.
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