MAF meter/sensor cleaning

[jettfuel]

I just wanted to let everyone know my results with cleaning my MAF meter/sensor.

The Service Engine Light was on and the code was throwing a "Faulty MAF sensor" so I new that I needed to replace the sensor on my '00 D2 with 50k miles.

I removed the tube thingy that holds the sensor from the airbox tract, then removed the (2) crazy screws, I used pliers to twist the screws loose, after removing the sensor from the tube I then proceeded to clean it with "CRC QD electric cleaner"
I used approximately 2oz. which is 1/2 of the small can I bought. I did small burts letting the sensor dry in between cleanings. The first spray resulted in dark runoff so I knew the sensor was dirty.

While I was at the hardware store buying the cleaner I also bought (2) stainless screws to replace the goofy LR MAF sensor mounting screws. I think total of both screws and can o' cleaner was $5.00------Better than $125.00 for a new sensor

I highly suggest cleaning your sensor if you have 50k+ miles on yours.

 

[Pugsly]

It's certainly an easy thing to check before investing in a new MAF - which will probably cost more than $125 anyway!

 

[rmuller]

Disco1 ~$600.00 for a MAF

Disco2 ~$125.00

 

[Geflackt]

I also recently cleaned the crap out of our MAF on the '00 DII. We had a CE light on and the dealer tried to blame it on other stuff(long story). So I took it out and cleaned it(didn't take the sensor out of the housing and deal with the "crazy screws"). Used a LOT of the CRC cleaner and also let it dry between bursts. Made sure residue was cleared out, too.

Knock on wood, the light has been out for a while now. Can't tell if it's running any better, but I know I'm also due for plugs and wires.

Jason.
'00 DII.

 

[Pugsly]

Disco1 ~$600.00 for a MAF

Disco2 ~$125.00

Ah, that makes sense. I guess I'm amazed that there is any item that is significantly cheaper on a Disco 2 than a Disco 1!!!

 

[Robbie]

there are a few things actually. radiator is only a 1/4 of the price for a DII than DI as well.

I also cleaned my MAF with electrical contact cleaner when it got contaminated with oil ingress. hard start and stalling while dirty. pulled it, sprayed the shit out of it, let it dry and now trucks starts and runs like a champ.

 

[bigred]

Ah, that makes sense. I guess I'm amazed that there is any item that is significantly cheaper on a Disco 2 than a Disco 1!!!

Try pricing out those o2 sensors as well.

 

[Pugsly]

Try pricing out those o2 sensors as well.

You just have to use the Nissan ones and change the connector...

 

[PerryBrits]

Is CRC better than using the Carb Cleaner I used on the IAC? Is it the same gunk that covers both?

 

[garrett]

there are a few things actually. radiator is only a 1/4 of the price for a DII than DI as well.

I also cleaned my MAF with electrical contact cleaner when it got contaminated with oil ingress. hard start and stalling while dirty. pulled it, sprayed the shit out of it, let it dry and now trucks starts and runs like a champ.

DII rads are crap. the reason for the price gap. and the MAFs were brought down in price when they were having so many issues with them and too many pissed off owners were having to fork out big $$ for them. LR finally brought the price down to realistic numbers.
headlights are cheaper on DIIs too.

 

[bshinn]

C'mon Pugsley elaborate!

Got P/N's, schematics, ect?

Don't leave us hang'in