MAF sensor from ECS Tuning

Anyone have any thoughts on this MAF sensor? I know everyone says avoid the cheap knock offs, but this is from ECS Tuning and has the same manufacturer's part number as the OEM, but it says the manufacturer is MTC.

Thoughts?

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330...low/ES2524795/

Same part number just means it's a direct replacement. It has absolutely nothing to do with quality. I have never heard any thing good about MTC though. Having recently started a job with an OEM sensor manufacturer, I can say that sensors are one thing you must go OEM on. Who knows where MTC is buying the electronics? They are most certainly not adhering to BMW's standards of quality for parts manufacturing. Only the OEM knows all of that.

After I have said all that, I will say this MTC sensor probably works, but for how long? Is it as accurate as it should be?

Has anyone else had any experience with MTC mass air flow sensors?

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Buy used one that's oem
Or it's what what I would do at-least
Low miles though

Originally Posted by joneill1975

Anyone have any thoughts on this MAF sensor? I know everyone says avoid the cheap knock offs, but this is from ECS Tuning and has the same manufacturer's part number as the OEM, but it says the manufacturer is MTC.

Thoughts?

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330...low/ES2524795/

Just because ECS sells it, does not mean it is any good. The fact that it has an OEM part number means nothing at all either. They have to do that, so it will turn up when you do a part number search.
If you keep up with the posts on here, you will see that just about every sensor of these cars that is not OEM or OE supplier brand ends up failing, if they work at all. It seems to be one thing you do not screw around with.
I would pass on it. It will be a waste of money.
It really bothers me when places like ECS, BavAuto, FCP Euro and others sell stuff like this. People tend to do exactly what you did - they think it must be OK, if these places sell it. The truth is, it is not OK.
The OE supplier for the MAF is Siemens. If it is not OEM or Siemens, don't waste your money on it.

whats the best place to buy one

BMAParts.com use SPECE30 discount code or OEMBimmerparts.com

If you have a 330, you better be VERY careful about getting an OE sensor, otherwise expect issues, just ask or read about joneill1975`s saga!

Also why are you replacing the MAF, in my experience MAF's are replaced for all the wrong reasons about 70% of the time. There are many more problems due to intake and crankcase air leaks and O2 sensors.

I came in here to post the exact same thing as jfoj posted, but he beat me to it. Great minds think alike, and all that...
So, I will just say that I agree with him about BMA Parts. Very fast, FREE shipping, and the lowest prices around.
I was wondering why you needed a replacement MAF as well, but I just assumed you were sure that yours was bad. I should have asked the same question though.