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Sep 18, 2007 | 09:42 PM

fbodyfreek

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dirty MAF??

what are some things that cause a MAF to get dirty? i want to check it because i think that may be the problem with my car along with the tps. i just don't know quite what to look for on the MAF. thanks.

Sep 18, 2007 | 09:52 PM

JonB

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Bad/exessivly dirty air filter, a over oiled K&N filter, or no air filter. If the Maf is dirty you can clean it with a q-tip and some rubbing alcohol.

Sep 18, 2007 | 10:55 PM

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Yea, while installing my clear lid today, outlined inside the MAF was a line of smudge, all around.. just threw in a q-tip and gave it a good rubbing.... It wouldn't hurt.

Sep 19, 2007 | 07:24 PM

fbodyfreek

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ok cool, thanks

Sep 19, 2007 | 07:32 PM

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Or just buy some maf cleaner, easy spray and dry. Been using it since I got my camaro, works great!!

Sep 19, 2007 | 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jond99

Or just buy some maf cleaner, easy spray and dry. Been using it since I got my camaro, works great!!

Yeah, because you really don't want to accidently touch the wires while you are cleaning it.

Sep 20, 2007 | 04:21 PM

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not to highjack your thread, BUT, if one was to have installed a k&n and believed to get some oil on the wire, what would the procedure be to clean it?

thanks
tony

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Sep 20, 2007 | 09:14 PM

ghardester

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not to highjack your thread, BUT, if one was to have installed a k&n and believed to get some oil on the wire, what would the procedure be to clean it?

thanks
tony

Buy a can of MAF cleaner at the auto parts store. Don't use anything else. Unplug the MAF sensor and cold air sensor from air filter lid. Make sure key is off. Remove air filter lid exposing the MAF screen. Spray through the screen onto the wires. Do NOT stick the spray straw through the screen, you don't want to touch the MAF wires with anything but spray. Wait until it drys, put lid back on. Plug sensors back in. Now that you have a can of cleaner and have only used a few sprays, repeat each time you change the air filter or clean your K&N.