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MAF Sensor cleaning

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So I'm trying to run down the P0174 code that the Bonneville is throwing at me. System Too Lean (Bank 2). I'm thinking I have a dirty MAFS. I just read that there was a GM service memo put out to technicians about heavily pre-oiled aircleaners causing MAFS fouling. This makes sense considering this issue came up after I installed that oily K&N filter lol.


 


Anyone have any tips for cleaning it? I know I have to be extremely careful with the filaments and not to use any heavy solvents. I have a can of CRC MAFS cleaner, I've also heard that q-tips and rubbing alcohol works too.


 

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so did you do it? and did it clear up the issue?


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spray the maf cleaner on it and have a fantastic day...


get one of those propane torches you solder plumbing with and just turn the gas on and wave it around the engine when it's running..easiest damn way ever i found the vac leak i had on the GA years ago..


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the SES/CE light is intermittent. Its been coming and going randomly. Guys over at Pontiac Bonneville Club said if it was a post-MAF vacuum leak it would be constant. Faulty/dirty HO2 sensors can cause it to come and go. I hope they aren't a pain in the ass to find and clean/replace.


  • 1 month later...

You should buy a bluetooth OBDII dongle and install the torque app on your phone, if you have an android phone.  It is a very cheap solution that allows to you read codes and log sensor data. Could help you diagnose your intermittent issue.

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