Unless you are experiencing problems, I would leave well alone.
The MAF is a delicate expensive unit to replace if you break it just for the sake of cleaning it when it is not giving you any noticeable problems.
Howto: Clean the MAS/MAF
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Unless you are experiencing problems, I would leave well alone.
The MAF is a delicate expensive unit to replace if you break it just for the sake of cleaning it when it is not giving you any noticeable problems.
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I think that you put us straight on this one a few weeks backSilverSaloon
You will not be doing this on either of your 124's.You don't have any MAS/MAF sensors. :bannana:
Hope this helps,
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thank you
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You will not be doing this on either of your 124's.
Hope this helps,
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hehe, ok
thats one job off me list then!! lol
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hehe, ok
It reminds me of my youth when taken to court for not keeping my lights in good working order. As I did not have any lights on the car at all, the judge threw the case out saying that I could not keep on good working order something that I did not have
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Quick MAF test
Just a quick test I found when I was having MAF problems.
To check if it is the MAF at fault:
Remove the pipe with the MAF as described & put 2 strips of masking tape across the edges of the meshed part to leave a strip about 1/3 the diameter uncovered across the centre. (This concentrates the air flow past the sensor)
Replace and see if it makes any difference to performance.
I tried this on my C180 & it was like someone had just turbocharged it!!
I tried cleaning it with Isopropyl alcohol but it made no difference so I replaced it & the problem was fixed!
hope this helps if your'e not sure whether it is the MAF which is faulty!!
cheers
Chris
Just a quick test I found when I was having MAF problems.
To check if it is the MAF at fault:
Remove the pipe with the MAF as described & put 2 strips of masking tape across the edges of the meshed part to leave a strip about 1/3 the diameter uncovered across the centre. (This concentrates the air flow past the sensor)
Replace and see if it makes any difference to performance.
I tried this on my C180 & it was like someone had just turbocharged it!!
I tried cleaning it with Isopropyl alcohol but it made no difference so I replaced it & the problem was fixed!
hope this helps if your'e not sure whether it is the MAF which is faulty!!
cheers
Chris
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A great idea, nice one. I always use a voltmeter, but your idea should give a reasonable indication.
This is how manufacturers make one MAF element fit all engine sizes, they alter the size of the tube thus altering the rate of airflow past the sensor element.
This is how manufacturers make one MAF element fit all engine sizes, they alter the size of the tube thus altering the rate of airflow past the sensor element.
