Cleaning the MAF sensor
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Cleaning the MAF sensor
Say I wanted to clean my MAF sensor, whats the right way?
Some say carb cleaner, some say brake cleaner, window washing spray, overseas forums say buy a special MAF cleaner?
Then other posts say hell no to carb cleaner etc..
So what do you guys rate.. carp cleaner ok or does Midas or similar sell anything better?
Some say carb cleaner, some say brake cleaner, window washing spray, overseas forums say buy a special MAF cleaner?
Then other posts say hell no to carb cleaner etc..
So what do you guys rate.. carp cleaner ok or does Midas or similar sell anything better?
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Re: Cleaning the MAF sensor
electrical contact cleaner
Electro-kleen IIRC
Else carb cleaner does work, amny guys i know have used it...
Electro-kleen IIRC
Else carb cleaner does work, amny guys i know have used it...
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Re: Cleaning the MAF sensor
I was also advise to stay away from Carb cleaner. Electric something cleaner YesBalls wrote:Say I wanted to clean my MAF sensor, whats the right way?
Some say carb cleaner, some say brake cleaner, window washing spray, overseas forums say buy a special MAF cleaner?
Then other posts say hell no to carb cleaner etc..
So what do you guys rate.. carp cleaner ok or does Midas or similar sell anything better?
Speed is money......how fast do you want to go?
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Re: Cleaning the MAF sensor
I have used carb cleaner on my 1.8T maf without any issues
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Sweet shawt
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I was advised to not even look at my maf (make eye contact) in the fear it would break...
Have you had your bottle of Hatorade today?
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VWicked wrote:I was advised to not even look at my maf (make eye contact) in the fear it would break...
But if you know for sure it is dirty, and it will cost you to buy a new one, then I would take a chance, look at it and try some electrical contact cleaner of some sorts to clean it.
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Ok I bought this stuff as per recommendations if my MAF breaks Im coming after you advise on this forum here is a legally binding contract ah
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Lektro Kleen works brilliantly. Be warned though, it is a delicate part. Do not touch the wire running across it. Let it air dry as well.
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+100000Ganchi wrote:Lektro Kleen works brilliantly. Be warned though, it is a delicate part. Do not touch the wire running across it. Let it air dry as well.
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iso properlyn or some **** like that.... found at your chemist
i used that to clean the vr's mafs, works like a charm!
i used that to clean the vr's mafs, works like a charm!
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what makes you think it needs a clean? low readings?
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Im also gonna try to clean mine....
I think mine is so stuffed, my car will not idle at all.. once i pull the MAF plug, it idles 100%
Im gonna try to clean mine but i know i need a new one...
I think mine is so stuffed, my car will not idle at all.. once i pull the MAF plug, it idles 100%
Im gonna try to clean mine but i know i need a new one...
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what you driving now?Jedhi wrote:Im also gonna try to clean mine....
I think mine is so stuffed, my car will not idle at all.. once i pull the MAF plug, it idles 100%
Im gonna try to clean mine but i know i need a new one...
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Re: Cleaning the MAF sensor
Yes it was low airflow readings max was 251.8g/sairtite wrote:what makes you think it needs a clean? low readings?
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didnt you say you were getting 260gs before? thats not such a drastic drop and could be something else, anyway a clean wouldnt hurt.Balls wrote:Yes it was low airflow readings max was 251.8g/s
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Re: Cleaning the MAF sensor
How often should the MAF be cleaned?
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It is a hectic drop because thats at peak reading if its off over the whole rev range
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Re: Cleaning the MAF sensor
yakuza racer wrote:what you driving now?Jedhi wrote:Im also gonna try to clean mine....
I think mine is so stuffed, my car will not idle at all.. once i pull the MAF plug, it idles 100%
Im gonna try to clean mine but i know i need a new one...
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Herschell Electrical cleaner is also good
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Re: Cleaning the MAF sensor
ow mr baller you sayJedhi wrote:yakuza racer wrote:what you driving now?Jedhi wrote:Im also gonna try to clean mine....
I think mine is so stuffed, my car will not idle at all.. once i pull the MAF plug, it idles 100%
Im gonna try to clean mine but i know i need a new one...
Audi A3 1.8T and a bug/beetle for my wife.
I'm going to start saving to get me another Jetta 3 as a project.
nicely done man!
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