MAF cleaning

[timucin]

ok done!

probably my maf was never cleaned since 1995 . was very dirty and oily....

thnx for idea

[Audi Parts Guru]

Originally posted by shane_naidu
I put in some fuel injector cleaner as I was going for a 300km drive and the problem went away.

Don't be surprised if it comes back as all of these bottled injector cleaners are a waste of time

[dan_b]

don't suppose there's any chance of some fantastic chap here doing a quick "muppets guide" to cleaning one's MAF, that would be so cool.

[audiman]

Originally posted by Audi Parts Guru
Don't be surprised if it comes back as all of these bottled injector cleaners are a waste of time

Not if used on a regular basis! IMHO

[Pete_RS2]

How much of the MAF can you actually soak in the IPA ? Is it safe to submerge it totally including the Bosch bit on top with the male connector terminals ?

[S2 Ant]

Why would u want to submerge it that deep???

Its only inside the hollow part that needs cleaning, not all the electrical part up there.

[salmon]

When I did mine, I dunked the whole lot under...

MPG has improved from ~15-16 to 21mpg around the doors.

[irvind]

Woohoo! More mpg? Show me where this maf mother is and I'll clean it!

No really, where the f**k is it..?

[S2 Ant]

Its connected to the airbox, where the plug goes on to it, easily spotted.

[irvind]

Just read the entire post and I see the answer appears in post #8..

Thanks Ant..

[jubjub]

There you go...DOH-too slow

[irvind]

Thanks too jubjub. Some of us here need lotsa help, and that is indeed excellent help.. My round..

Those samco's look good too..

[irvind]

So, remove MAF, steep in some isopropyl alcohol for a few minutes, reconnect MAF, and bob's your aunty's live-in lover? No other issues? Even I might manage that... Is more mpg a common benefit?

[irvind]

Had a look, but not sure what to remove. There's screws around the top, and a connector block thingy that has a clip on it, and a hose. What comes off?

Someone save me, four posts in a row would be bad..

The IPA awaits.. (Didn't Tennents used to have a beer called IPA? That's a disaster waiting to happen!..)

[jubjub]

I think my paintwork can do with some work,lol. Push that clip in then the plug should pull out,don't use too much force. Loosen the big jubilee clip,then the hose should come off. Take out the 2 allen head bolts,the MAF should be free; that should be it. Oooops, forgot the picture