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S5 MAF To S4?

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Old Sep 30, 2012 | 08:36 PM
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Question S5 MAF To S4?

Well i accidently messed up my maf on my s4.
i have an s5 maf sensor laying around,
i wanted to know if i could switch these.
i have noticed that the plugs are different so theyd have to be changed.
anyone have a write up or can someone assist me?
would be greatly appreciated!
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Old Sep 30, 2012 | 10:37 PM
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Whats different is that the s4 vaf has two extra wires for the fuel pump switch, a function the s5 ecu handles. If you were to try and use the s5 vaf which shouldn't be that hard you would need to switch the fuel pump another way.
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Old Sep 30, 2012 | 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by SpikeDerailed
Whats different is that the s4 vaf has two extra wires for the fuel pump switch, a function the s5 ecu handles. If you were to try and use the s5 vaf which shouldn't be that hard you would need to switch the fuel pump another way.
How would i be able to switch the fuel pump?
and would you happen to know which wires are for the fuel pump switch?
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 11:26 AM
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Can someone please assist me on this?
i just need it as a temporarily fix so i can go pick up an s4 maf!!
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 06:48 PM
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ok now then?
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 06:58 PM
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or just get the correct airflow meter before screwing something else up...
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Old Oct 3, 2012 | 02:14 PM
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I ended up getting a s4 maf but it has caused a rough idle and my car to smoke a bit.
should i go through and use the s5 maf, Orrr?
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