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Problems of the mass airflow sensor on Opel: affected models and engines

In 8 models from Opel there are 3 documented faults of the mass airflow sensor. The most important: VP44 injection pump and air mass meter failure, faulty air flow meter on the 1.9 JTD / Multijet (loss of power) and faulty air flow meter on the BMW M57 (loss of power).

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Documented faults, from most to least important

Severity × frequency. Below each one, the Opel models it appears in.

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Engines and gearboxes involved

Frequently asked questions

What faults of the mass airflow sensor do Opel cars have?

In 8 models from Opel there are 3 documented faults of the mass airflow sensor. The most important: VP44 injection pump and air mass meter failure, faulty air flow meter on the 1.9 JTD / Multijet (loss of power) and faulty air flow meter on the BMW M57 (loss of power). Each fault has its own page with the affected years and versions, the symptoms and the repair cost.

Which Opel models have the most problems of the mass airflow sensor?

Opel Omega B (2 faults), Opel Vectra C (2 faults), Opel Signum (2 faults) and Opel Vectra B (1 fault).

Which Opel engines have faults of the mass airflow sensor?

1.9 JTD/Multijet and 2.4 JTD (1 fault), 2.0 DTI and 2.2 DTI (1 fault) and BMW M57 (1 fault).