Mass Air Sensor

[Bamby]

I have a 03 Chevy pick up. Since its 5 years old thought I should go ahead and check the plugs and wires. Pulled all the plugs and checked them to observe if all was good. Couldn't find anything wrong there at all but the truck though running good seamed sluggish. Continued to look at things and the mass air sensor was sort of dirty and cleaned with some carb cleaner. Boy what a difference that made runs like new again. So if any of you feel your vehicle is running sluggish maybe this is something you should look at. Sure is a easy fix to the situation.

 

[Xcusme]

Re: Mass Air Sensor

Right, just be careful WHICH cleaner you use....some destroy the sensor straight away.....

 

[Splat]

Re: Mass Air Sensor

Right, just be careful WHICH cleaner you use....some destroy the sensor straight away.....

Beat me too it.

Typically a cleaner labeled as electronic cleaner is safe. DO NOT USE CARB CLEANER it will destroy the sensor, and cause the plastic to become brittle and explode.

Bill

 

[JustJason]

Re: Mass Air Sensor

they do make mass airflow sensor cleaner!!!! But i've used CRC electrical contact cleaner without a problem.

 

[dolluper]

Re: Mass Air Sensor

Give it a shot with the wooden end of a hammer if the engines stumbles IT"S WORKING RIGHT...insept inside and clean if needed

 

[ne7800]

Re: Mass Air Sensor

This reminds me of a friend when i noticed his check engin light was on he just chuckled and said "Yeah i opened the hood and checked and it's still there so not sure why it's on"