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Nov 8, 2007 | 05:18 PM

bzettler83

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Hot to clean a MAF

2003 Z06 Corvette

How do I clean a MAF properly.... I am having an issue with SES codes po174 and p0171 and I think its because the MAF is dirty... I had the filter fall off from my Halteck intake about three weeks ago and ran that was for a few days before I noticed. Now that it is all back together and secure I keep throwing those codes, The computer fixes them and then they come back on . So I need to know how to clean a MAF> thanks

Nov 8, 2007 | 05:44 PM

98_Formula

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find some CRT maf cleaner...

Nov 8, 2007 | 10:22 PM

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Find auto parts store. MAF cleaner comes in a spray can. Follow instructions. Spray on and let dry. Absolutely do not touch the MAF wires with anything. Use only MAF cleaner, don't use other stuff you might have lying around. The can lasts a long time and you should get in the habit of cleaning the MAF every time you change or clean the air filter.

Nov 8, 2007 | 10:52 PM

z2fast8

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i used a lil laquer thiner and a qtip worked great

Nov 8, 2007 | 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by z2fast8

i used a lil laquer thiner and a qtip worked great

Well that's good. If you are carefull you can get away with that. But the spray can is only a couple bucks and better than touching the wires with anything. If you start having mystery problems, you know where to start looking.