Air Flow Meter

[Heliospherez]

What damage would removing the Air flow meter cause on a BMW 330D, as I think this may have been faulty.

Is it really needed ? I have already taken the unit off, and the motor is still running perfectly - in fact - better than it was before ?

Is it just used to check the amount of air entering the engine?

 

[Heliospherez]

I have already disconnected the unit, and the engine now runs substantially better.

Before, with *** meter connected, the engine would stall, hesitate and had black smoke belching from the exhaust. I also had a dead spot at approx 1500 RPM - Fairly sure the Air Flow Meter is a dud......



Car needs a new one - and i have been quoted £258 from the dealer.....