Nice DIY, as always, Jon. Now all you need is an oil catch can and breather filter.

There are also specific MAF cleaner sprays at the 'zone and the like.

The ECU output is only as good as the sensor input, in this case most likely the need for a cleaner MAF and/or air filter. Damn computer age.

 

LOL... true!
I know it'll bite me in the *** one day if I keep putting it off.

True.
An electronic contact cleaner will work the same on your MAF as a "MAF cleaner", but if you feel more comfortable using the bottle that says its for the MAF then use that.
I don't think the price difference is much (if at all).

 

There is a difference.

same bottle size, Electonic cleaner cost like 5 bux. While MAF cleaner cost 7 bux.

Autozone

 

So I was re-reading the DIY, and I have one quick question:

When you say remove the wire harness, does it just simply unplug from the MAF housing?

 

Yes.
You'll see a push-tab in the center of the harness.
Simply push that down with your thumb and pull the harness out.

 

What kind of MAF Cleaner do you use?

 

Personally... I've been using LPS's electro contact cleaner because I always have a supply around.


But the MAF cleaner at the local Autozone will be fine.

 

Alright thanks for the help! I'll put the results up here once I am able to do work on it.

 

Yep, me too. 'been using it on electronics for years. I was just sayin'.....

 

So I finally was able to buy some MAF Cleaner and work on my MAF Sensor today. I also cleaned my K&N Intake Filter while I was waiting.

However, once I reattached them both and turned my car on to see if it worked, my CEL is now on. Should I be worried?