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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 07:05 PM
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My '01 E55 has ~110,000 miles on it. It started running very rough recently. Terrible gas mileage and throwing a 0100 code consistently (erase it, starts up without it, then comes right back).

Has anyone had any experience diagnosing a 0100 Code (MAF or VAF A Circuit Malfunction)?

Replaced the MAF about 12,000 miles ago (whole thing with a Bosch part; not just the insert). Since I started getting the 0100 code I took out the MAF and cleaned it with CRC MAF cleaner (didn't take the MAF apart).

Any help is appreciated.
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 07:14 PM
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did you replace your airfilter as well? Chances are you will have to get another MAF and new air filter.
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 08:24 PM
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a circuit problem,not a cleaning problem.You need to check power to the maf,any loose or frayed wires,Make sure the socket is plugged in.Bosch part off ebay or a real bosch part from someplace like autohausaz.com.?Someplace the maf system is not getting the whole 5 volt signal,,,,,you need to locate where.Any friends near by to swap out the maf and see if it has a gone kaput circuit?
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 08:59 PM
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Bosch MAF from Autohauz.com

The one I replaced ~12k miles ago was a Bosch MAF from Autohauz.com. I have a neighbor with a 2001 E320...will it have the same MAF???
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 09:00 PM
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I replaced the Air Filters about 2 months ago.
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 09:21 PM
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you would need one from an E430 or another e55.
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 10:00 PM
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code 0100

Tried disconnecting the battery for an hour...no help.
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your maf is kaput replace it and your air fliters
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PO100 IS a circut malfunction (ie: loss of power/communication).

Check the wiring and connections.
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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 03:49 PM
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Replaced MAF

Replaced the MAF this morning. Cleared codes and took it for a 15 mile drive. No CEL. Great performance and 19.5mpg.
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as suspected ---- swap out the maf and see if it has a gone kaput circuit?---
The Maf circuit was kaput and Autohausaz.com replaced it no problemo
Now you can get back to kickin butt and takin names That has got to feel great!
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Yep...feels great. Now on to the next challenge. Slight vibration at idle. Getting ready to replace tranny mount (already did motor mounts).
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