How To Clean Your Air Sensor On Ford Ranger

11-12-2009, 09:08 AM

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Cleaning the Mass Air Catamenia Sensor? I am going to clean my MAF hopefully today. Is it ok to utilize restriction cleaner on this or should I be using something else? __________________ 1998 Mazda B2500 Extra Cab 5sp manual (1998 Ford Ranger 2.5 liter) True cat back with Flowmaster Headers (no name) K&N intake Power Assist TB spacer JET Performance chip Accel coils Bilstein Shocks Electric Fan coming soon!

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11-12-2009, 09:20 AM

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Even if you could apply that, I wouldn't. Just go some electrical parts cleaner or MAF sensor cleaner from the automobile parts store. __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by Ranger Dave (B25) Our foreign policy is laughable at best. As is the recipient of this years Cracker-Jacks prize for 'peace.' Quote: Originally Posted by Toms984x4 NOS for teh horse powaz!!! ɹǝʌo ǝɯ dılɟ

xi-12-2009, x:ten AM

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I wasn't even aware they made "MAF cleaner". I'k heading to Napa today and will make sure to selection some up. Thank you for the info. __________________ 1998 Mazda B2500 Extra Cab 5sp manual (1998 Ford Ranger 2.5 liter) True cat back with Flowmaster Headers (no name) K&N intake Power Aid TB spacer JET Performance chip Accel coils Bilstein Shocks Electric Fan coming soon!

xi-12-2009, 10:20 AM

What is the truck doing thats requiring you to clean information technology? The reson i ask is because my truck was running rough and rich and I cleaned the MAF sensor and it didn't assist. So I ruled out the MAF sensor as a problem and it turned out I needed a new MAF sensor and that fixed the problem. __________________ 1998 Ford Ranger 147,000 on chassis, 50,000 on engine. 3.0 v6 5 speed 4x4...4x4 don't work lol What I promise to do- Pigment wheels, new head unit, exhaust, fix four wheel bulldoze.

11-12-2009, 12:22 PM

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A lot of times a dingy MAF sensor isn't someones trouble, merely it's inexpensive and worthwhile to rule it out from existence the problem past cleaning it. __________________ Quote: Originally Posted past Ranger Dave (B25) Our foreign policy is laughable at best. As is the recipient of this years Cracker-Jacks prize for 'peace.' Quote: Originally Posted past Toms984x4 NOS for teh horse powaz!!! ɹǝʌo ǝɯ dılɟ

11-12-2009, 02:58 PM

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When i cleaned my IAC i used carb cleaner. My instructor said to not employ brake cleaner.

11-12-2009, 04:15 PM

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cleaning the maf sensor should be washed like every ii oil changes . doesnt hurt to keep it clean __________________ 2005 Edge

02-14-2010, 09:07 PM

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is there a sure way to clean it . im planning on doing it to mine but dont want to do anything incorrect __________________ 99 extended cab 4x4 step side 3.0 completly stock

02-14-2010, 09:15 PM

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Just be careful when y'all spray inside the MAF. Yous dont want to damage or dislodge that little wire/sensor. Other then that spray the hell out of it. __________________ 2002 - XLT, 4.0L, 4x4 3" BL, 295 Nitto Terra Grapplers M&N FIPK, Dual exhaust Concluding edited past Lord of War; 02-xiv-2010 at 09:50 PM.

02-14-2010, 09:38 PM

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Use the search feature, in that location are some full threads about this. But in short, disconnect negative bombardment terminal. Unplug sensor from harness. Use torx bit...I think T20...and remove 2 screws. Pull out sensor. Clean it with MAF cleaner or another electrical parts cleaner. When you look inside the sensor you will see some electric diode looking things. Spray most ten potent sprays into these diodes, accident information technology out a picayune and let it dry. Visually inspect it and make sure everything looks ok. Install back into truck and hook everything up with the negative battery last concluding. Do this every in one case in a while or like above said, every two oil changes. Didn't exercise much for me but it tin can't really injure it either. __________________ ~-SOLD-~ 04' Edge 6 Cyl 3.0 five Speed Manual 107K Miles iii" Torso Lift - 33" All Terrain Tires Driblet In K&N Filter - Flowmaster - XM Commander Satellite Radio

02-15-2010, 05:44 AM

Ford Ranger Driver Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: half dozen,268

Maf cleaner($6) tamper proof torx 20 let dry out after cleaning. Practise not touch maf "bulb" make clean iacv while you lot are in there. You can use maf cleaner if you want. The iacv has a small-scale motor attached to it and a bypass looking thing. You unbolt the iacv and cleanout the crap in the featherbed. Become a new gasket if you can. __________________ 2004 Ext Cab, 4WD, 4.0, Auto, 154k. (iv.0 engine is out of a 2009 Ranger w/96k) ( as of vii/1/2017) 2004 Ranger, Ext Cab, 2WD, 3.0, 5 speed , 4WABS, crank windows, no cruise, Edge 116k.(6/5,2014) (SOLD). 1999 Ford Ranger, Reg Cab, 2.5, 5 speed, 2WD, no Ac, 150k (SOLD).

02-15-2010, 06:45 AM

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easiest style to run across if your MAF is causing you lot problems is but unplug it and see information technology if runs better With it unplugged, the computer will go into a default setting, so if it runs rough earlier, and unplug it runs smoother, then y'all know your MAF is faulty, either dirty or need of replacment __________________ 2004 Explorer Sport Trac XLT premium four.0L auto 4wd 1995 Ranger XLT ext cab iii.0L auto 2wd 2005 Jeep Freedom Limited 3.7L car 4wd 2001 Ranger XLT reg cab two.3L motorcar 2wd--SOLD 1999 Ranger XLT reg cab 2.5L manual 2wd--SOLD

01-fourteen-2011, 06:12 PM

Re: Cleaning the Mass Air Menstruation Sensor? I have a 2002 ranger thats having a bogging problem at certain RPM's,..which is giving me sputtery dispatch in some gears. But this as well doesnt happen all the time. Sometimes information technology runs fine and idles fine. I used my OBD tester to test the truck,..and i got the P0171 lawmaking "Fuel System Too Lean (Cylinder Banking concern 1). check this on google and i got this >"You will more than likely not observe whatsoever drivability problems, although there may be symptoms such every bit a lack of power, detonation (spark knock), and/or a hesitation/surge on acceleration. A code P0171 may mean that ane or more than of the following has happened: * The MAF (Mass Air Menses) Sensor is dirty or faulty. Note: The use of "oiled" air filters may crusade the MAF to become dingy if the filter is over-oiled. There is likewise an issue with some vehicles where the MAF sensors leak the silicone potting fabric used to protect the circuitry. * At that place could exist a vacuum leak downstream of the MAF sensor. Gona pull that sensor off and encounter if that fixes my issue. Hope that helps anyone else __________________ 2002 Ford Ranger Bagged(presently to be bodydropped) List of Mods: Total air handbag interruption/Custom lower control arms w/ pocketbook mounts/8" C-notch/4-link paralel to frame/1/2" valves/ane/2" lines/five gallon air tank/Viair 460c compressor/custom ringlet pan fabricated for rear/billet grille/10 switch box(pancake/seesaw/side2side/ect) Full stereo

05-xix-2011, 03:33 PM

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Re: Cleaning the Mass Air Flow Sensor? the only fourth dimension my engine sputters is when my engine is warm. when it is cold like when first starte it. it drives fine and gets upwardly and goes expert until it warms upwardly

05-20-2011, 02:25 PM

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Re: Cleaning the Mass Air Menses Sensor? Quote: Originally Posted by twinjetguy I am going to clean my MAF hopefully today. Is it ok to employ restriction cleaner on this or should I be using something else? Go to radio shack and buy a can of spray tuner cleaner, perfect for that. Unless you have a filter that needs to be oiled, clean the MAF every couple of years. The MAF shouldn't get dirty quick unless your filter is failing of yous have a leak somewhere effectually there. __________________

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