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yeah i was told its like 250. so i'm trying to get away without doing it for a couple of weeks. can i drive the car with the mass air flow sensor disconnected?

It will run, possibly your gas mileage will be off of the chart.
Did you check if any vacuum hose are disconnected or leaking? What kind of codes where registered in the ECM? Do you use K&N filter?
I'd try to clean the sensor first, CRC makes a good cleaner, and reset the adaptations - you can disconnect the battery for a while to do that and see what happens.
Did you call VW directly? I thought they lowered the MAF sensor prices. For some certain models they where under $100 while the parts stores sold those for about $220. I don't remember the year/model though. Better if you call them, even if you want to repair it later.

Zee

thanks a lot for the prompt reply zee, its a 1.8turbo. im gonna take it to this guy tomorrow and see if he can clean it and check any vacuum lines. also i will run it tomorrow unplugged and see what happens. will keep it updated on here.
thanks!

You are very welcome. I hope cleaning will fix it. Call the dealer too for the price.
Anyway, have a good trip back to Boston.

Zee