How to Clean Your MAF
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How to Clean Your MAF
Some people (including myself at one time) are afraid to even touch the MAF (Mass Air Flow Sensor). But if your MAF get's dirty over time, it can cause some issues and it is a good idea to clean it.
It is very simple! Takes less than 10 minutes.
It is very simple! Takes less than 10 minutes.
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Good video, Chris.
I think this is a better fit in the C5 Tech section so I'm moving it over there. I'm sure others will get some good info from the video.
I think this is a better fit in the C5 Tech section so I'm moving it over there. I'm sure others will get some good info from the video.
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It's made to be gentle on electronics (the sensor wire) whereas throttle body carb cleaner may not be. That being said, isopropyl alcohol in a spray bottle might work just as effectively and is definitely safe.
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OK guys, here is the deal... a Maf sensor works by heating those 3 little wires in the housing to a certain temp which causes X- resistance... the air going past the wire, cools them down and causes that resistance to change … the computer picks that up and adjusts the fuel map accordingly.... when cleaning the wires. it is critical to not get anything on the wires or use a cleaner that leaves any residue..... If there is anything left on them... it will cause the wires to burn out.
