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Old 08-21-2014, 08:07 AM
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Hey guys, just had a quick one. I have crc cleaner but the screen has some debris on it. Is it safe to brush or vacuum the debris off. Thankz
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yes, should be ok, but dont touch the the MAF filament.
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There is nothing sensitive about the screen, so you can clean it any way you like.

Also, as long as you do it very gently, you can touch the sensor wires for cleaning with a Q-tip and rubbing alcohol. This has been my preferred method for cleaning MAFs for well over a decade now, and I have never damaged one by doing so. This does a better job than using a simple spray cleaner, you just have to be careful.
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Originally Posted by RPM WS6
There is nothing sensitive about the screen, so you can clean it any way you like.

Also, as long as you do it very gently, you can touch the sensor wires for cleaning with a Q-tip and rubbing alcohol. This has been my preferred method for cleaning MAFs for well over a decade now, and I have never damaged one by doing so. This does a better job than using a simple spray cleaner, you just have to be careful.
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