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[Pete Elite]

Hi, Is it possible to clean the MAF Sensor as I've had a Piper Cross Filter fitted which was oiled and may have got on to the Sensor?

          Thanks,
                    Pete.

[PhilRich]

Well I've done it using a MAF cleaner aerosol from e-gay, & it did the job.

[Pete Elite]

Thanks Phill, I'll have a look .

[vic]

Be very, very careful when cleaning the wires they are SOOOoooo' fragile and break at anything but the lightest touch
VC

[Kevin Wood]

I have to say, I've tried cleaning a few MAFs with a range of agents and never has it made the slightest difference.

Kevin

[Pete Elite]

The main reason i want to clean it is because since i fitted the Piper Cross Oiled Air Filter I've been having Auto gearbox problems which I've read can happen and to back that up when checking on eBay for a cleaner i found this in the wording:

                Air Flow Sensor Cleaner                                                        
DESCRIPTION
Special active solvent for fast and gentle cleaning of sensitive components of the
air flow sensor in gasoline and diesel engines. The Cleaner also distinguishes itself
by means of a very fast evaporation that is free of residues. A dirty hot wire or hot
plate in the air flow sensor leads to incorrect readings for calculating the fuel/air
mixture. The starting and idling properties of the vehicle are thus impaired, the
engine performance is reduced and the fuel consumption increases. Also, dirty
sensors on vehicles with automatic transmissions can cause shifting problems.Thanks to the use of the Air Flow Sensor Cleaner, an expensive replacement of
the sensor can most likely be avoided.

PROPERTIES
- Outstanding cleaning efficiency
- Easy to use and economical
- Fast evaporation free of residues

[PhilRich]

That sounds like the same description from my seller on e-gay. All I can say is it worked for me and the MAF is still going strong 10 months later 

[feeutfo]

would seem to me, by the time you know you have a maf problem, cleaning is too late?