I'm getting an erratic idle, so I thought the MAF sensor might be coated with oil from the K & N. I've heard you should clean it, but have no idea what I'm looking for. Would somebody please help a rookie out? Thanks in advance!
Stupid question on MAF.
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If you look inside the MAF housing you will see the sensor protruding. Two wires make up the MAF sensor. They can become fouled due to the oil from a K&N. They may or may not appear fuzzy.
Electonic parts cleaner will do the trick. I have used CRC Letra-Motive cleaner in the past. Bought it at Autozone.
Electonic parts cleaner will do the trick. I have used CRC Letra-Motive cleaner in the past. Bought it at Autozone.
Also, when was the last time you cleaned the filter? I thought my MAF was dirty also, but it turned out to be the filter. I was amazing how much crap came off of that thing that I didnt see untill I cleaned it. The engine idles perfectly now.
In another thread it was stated that it is important to use a degreaser that leaves no residue and is safe for plastic.
I was having an erratic idle the last couple weeks, so I sprayed the sensor in mine last night, but it did not seem to help with the idle.
I was having an erratic idle the last couple weeks, so I sprayed the sensor in mine last night, but it did not seem to help with the idle.
cigarette lighter fluid is cheap and works great!:-D
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