Guys i have a Q for you i was talking to a mechinac he was telling me that the maf sensor in near the air box can get dirty and cause lower reading and performance is this true and is there a way to clean it for GP reasons without damage also notice it has some epoxy on one of the security type screws can this stuff be removed without damage to screw any though on this matter would be greatly appreciated. Thank You

Tim

 

the maf can become contaminated due air intake air being dirty most have a dap of paint on one of the screws but can be removed fairly easy I have cleaned them with spray can carb cleaner brake cleaner etc.and comp.air be careful with comp.air mainly to dry brake cleaner or other chemical off a dirty maf can cause some strange driveabilty concerns

 

So they can be cleaned and this will improved its operation or at lease maintain its operation values, this plays an role on fuel usage right? ie rich & lean??

 

Did you get my email?

 

sorry subford did not recived email ???

 

I tried to reply to the Thread and FTE blocked it. So I tried to email you the information and I guess FTE blocked that also.
I guess they do not want you to have the information on how to clean it and I do not know how to get it to you now.

 

Hey why are they blocking my settings they are set to accept email hell they wont even let me update my profile i cant even send private messg. I sent a Q to the support they stated that my settings wont accept there cookies however i checked and they are set according as they were in the past and everything worked fine then. Any advice would be helpfull.

 

Try emailing me your email address and I will send you the URL in a round about way.

 

My '93 F-150 doesn't have a MAF, but my 94 Town Car does, and cleaning the MAF sensor helps greatly. Why i don't exactly know, but it can make a big difference. My Taurus was stumbling and stalling until I cleaned the MAF, then it ran like a champ.

Mine requires a "tamper proof" torx bit to remove the cover, you can get one at a parts store for $3 or so. Or you can just carefully drill the pin out of the middle of the torx screw...but I wouldn't do it .

When you clean it, just make sure you use something that does not leave a film. I know some threads here suggest brake cleaner, I haven't used that. I use an electrical contact cleaner from Radio Shack, it has a brush built right into the spray tip. Seems to work fine.

The MAF sensors I've cleaned (94 Taurus, 94 TC) have looked like two goal posts next to each other. Just be gentle, mind you don't break the wires, and don't be in a rush. If the thing is easily accessible, the job'll take 5 minutes. Go for it.