Cleaning the MAF Sensor ?
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Disconnect the air cleaner as though you are going to change it and then look in the pipe towards the engine. It is a super fine wire, do NOT touch it, use electrical contact or MAF cleaner from your auto parts store (both come in an aersol can).
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I'd buy the MAF cleaner sold at most car parts stores. Just spray it real good and let it dry, i wouldnt even use a Q-tip.
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ok so do u spray the wire? im confused on this. some people say to spray the wires. havent found a exact detail on how to clean it. just want to make sure i get it right.
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I cleaned it in all 3 of my vehicles and all I did was spray it with the electrical cleaner which is fast drying and leaves no residue. I didn't bother with the q-tip because I didn't want to risk breaking anything since it's so fragile.
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LOL!!! Sorry about that. Yes, you spray the wires. But, just to keep it simple - spray what you can see and be done with it.
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No - don't spray the connection. That's like crumbling an aspirin and sprinkling it in your hair for a headache....
There are very tiny, very sensitive wires that make up that sensor. They detect the air passing from the filter into the throttle body. When you disconnect the filter housing and lift that tube a little so you can peek in there - you'll know what we're talking about.
There are very tiny, very sensitive wires that make up that sensor. They detect the air passing from the filter into the throttle body. When you disconnect the filter housing and lift that tube a little so you can peek in there - you'll know what we're talking about.