MAF...is mine different?
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MAF...is mine different?
OK, So I've been reading how to clean my MAF and all the pics show one that is entirely different. There aren't two screws to remove it...it unclamps from the tube has a whole. Also, a while back it kept throwing a code for the MAF. Is mine not serviceable?
EDIT: I guess my question is: "Has anybody with a 97 runner actually been able to clean their MAF sensor?"
EDIT: I guess my question is: "Has anybody with a 97 runner actually been able to clean their MAF sensor?"
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I have.
I am going off memory right now, so bear with me. Mine had the MAF sensor wire in the middle, you can only see the wire from the front, just spray there. Sorry its really vague. Just remove it and you will know what I am talking about.
I am going off memory right now, so bear with me. Mine had the MAF sensor wire in the middle, you can only see the wire from the front, just spray there. Sorry its really vague. Just remove it and you will know what I am talking about.
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yea... I think mine is the same way. Also going on memory here though, but I think the early 3rd gens differ slightly from the later 3rd gens. I had a writeup at one time with a pic, I'll see if I can dig it out.
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Originally Posted by gapguy
Great! Thats exactly what I needed! I actually already had it apart, but wasn't sure if I could safely spray in there.
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Originally Posted by jacksonpt
I sprayed in there without any problems... Use a gentle spray though... not a lot of pressure. I've heard MAFs are delicate and EXPENSIVE!
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what kind of contact cleaner did you use Christian?
I have some Deoxit cleaner I use for guitar and amp related stuff...but I'm not sure its right for the MAF.
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I have some Deoxit cleaner I use for guitar and amp related stuff...but I'm not sure its right for the MAF.
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I bought some at Home Depot. It was straight up contact cleaner. I really can't say if what you have will be ok...
personally, I would just go to HD or similar and get a can. It was around $3.
personally, I would just go to HD or similar and get a can. It was around $3.
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Actually, I believe you are supposed to use carb/choke/TB cleaner... at least that's what I remember reading, and that's why I used the stuff I used. I got Carb/Choke cleaner from a local Nappa store for 3 and a half bucks or something like that.
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Does anyone have a pic of how to remove this version of the maf? Kinda stupid question but I dont want to accidentally take off teh wrong screws. When I do more than is actually involved in the project and guess around I tend to screw things up. THanks.
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Originally Posted by Henryv
Does anyone have a pic of how to remove this version of the maf? Kinda stupid question but I dont want to accidentally take off teh wrong screws. When I do more than is actually involved in the project and guess around I tend to screw things up. THanks.
All of this assuming your MAF is the same as mine.
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Originally Posted by Henryv
Thanks alot man. Kinda thought as much but just wanted to be careful.
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