MAP Sensor Cleaning
johnhutchinsusa
11-30-2005, 03:45 PM
I've read the cautions about solvents and your ride.
Saw where one gentleman used brake cleaner to clean Map sensor.
Is this what most folks are using?
Will Carb cleaner hurt the MAP?
Thanks!
John
Saw where one gentleman used brake cleaner to clean Map sensor.
Is this what most folks are using?
Will Carb cleaner hurt the MAP?
Thanks!
John
muzzy1maniac
11-30-2005, 04:44 PM
Brake cleaner and Q-tips!
DINO55
11-30-2005, 04:45 PM
Carb cleaner will not hurt it at all, Thats what I used the last time I cleaned mine, They say Brake Cleaner will not leave any residue on it.
GirlBear
11-30-2005, 05:52 PM
my brothers friend went to a pick-n-pull and got a fairly new one.? for like $5 or so. Im thinkin bout same path.
Gabe25
11-30-2005, 06:22 PM
my brothers friend went to a pick-n-pull and got a fairly new one.? for like $5 or so. Im thinkin bout same path.
OK, you got me. What is a Pick & Pull?
OK, you got me. What is a Pick & Pull?
the87hyper
11-30-2005, 06:32 PM
OK, you got me. What is a Pick & Pull?
Auto salvage or AKA junk yard.
Auto salvage or AKA junk yard.
Gabe25
11-30-2005, 06:40 PM
Auto salvage or AKA junk yard.
So that just a nice way in saying junk yard. OK :rofl:
So that just a nice way in saying junk yard. OK :rofl:
drdd
11-30-2005, 08:59 PM
I'm assuming you're talking about the MAF (mass air flow) sensor, and not the MAP (manifold absolute pressure) sensor. They are two different beasts. The MAF is between your airfilter and your intake. The MAP is on the intake.
The MAF is typically what needs cleaning and can also become contaminated from oiled air filters such as K&N cai's.
I'd recommend a cleaner than doesn't leave a residue, such as an electrical component spray cleaner. I've also used Throttle Body cleaner and not had any problems, but , the less residue, the better. Use the spray and a toothbrush and be very careful with the delicate wires.
I've read the cautions about solvents and your ride.
Saw where one gentleman used brake cleaner to clean Map sensor.
Is this what most folks are using?
Will Carb cleaner hurt the MAP?
Thanks!
John
The MAF is typically what needs cleaning and can also become contaminated from oiled air filters such as K&N cai's.
I'd recommend a cleaner than doesn't leave a residue, such as an electrical component spray cleaner. I've also used Throttle Body cleaner and not had any problems, but , the less residue, the better. Use the spray and a toothbrush and be very careful with the delicate wires.
I've read the cautions about solvents and your ride.
Saw where one gentleman used brake cleaner to clean Map sensor.
Is this what most folks are using?
Will Carb cleaner hurt the MAP?
Thanks!
John
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