Any benefit derived from cleaning IAT sensor?
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St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
Any benefit derived from cleaning IAT sensor?
Just wondering, not having any trouble with it. If so, what would you clean it with?
Racer
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Re: Any benefit derived from cleaning IAT sensor? (Corvette Kid NC)
I cleaned mine when I cleaned the MAF. It looked pretty dirty. I used CRC electronics parts cleaner-- safe for electronics.
Now it looks nice, but I can't tell any difference whatsoever. Same temp readings, same performance.
Now it looks nice, but I can't tell any difference whatsoever. Same temp readings, same performance.
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St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
Re: Any benefit derived from cleaning IAT sensor? (tkrussell)
Figured electronic cleaner would probably be good but wanted to get an opinion first as some of this stuff is so sensitive. Thanks.
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Re: Any benefit derived from cleaning IAT sensor? (Corvette Kid NC)
IAT shouldn't be getting dirty. I've had light accumulation of grey matter on the MAF screen and on one MAF diode, but the IAT sensor still looks new. This is the two wire sensor plugged into the air duct on the passenger side just behind the MAF.
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St. Jude '03-'04-'05-'06-'07
Re: Any benefit derived from cleaning IAT sensor? (ZylaRace)
If it is dirty, than your air cleaner is not doing it's job.
