ballstix

Hey guys, I sprayed my maf with a spritz of carb cleaner (hope it doesnt destroy it) and my throttlebody with an entire can of carb cleaner while the car was running. I put it all back together and wow my weird little up and down idle problem smoothed out. I just hope it doesnt jack up my maf what do you guys think?

Crazyfast50stang

next time go to pep boys and get some sea foam, it could have been some carbon build up in the engine or intake. I cant tell you though if it will mess up your MAF sorry.

ballstix

Sea foam? What does that do or like like anyway? Man im excited about this I didnt think it was that simple I was about to buy a new AIC or IAC? Cant remember what its called anyway they are 60 bucks im glad I tried the 3 dollar method on the easy stuff first. ALot of people say its the AIC I guess mine is ok.

ikeybmg

try cleaning your iac if it starts again

meiguoren33

Use a plastic safe, zero residual electrical component cleaner on MAF's and you won't have problems. My old car with a K&N would get fouled from the oil K&N uses. Best to do it cold off the engine. The hot wire MAF's have a hot wire and sensing thermistor so electrical component cleaner is appropriate.

Tims 88GT

BRAKE CLEANER works the best. carb cleaner leaves a residue.

grabbem88

evaporates fast as hell....

Tims 88GT

yes it does, do this spray brake cleaner on metal or plastic. then rub your finger over it do you feel anything? then do the same with the carb cleaner and tell me what you feel?

grabbem88

hey tim. what socket bit is used on pro-m meter's?

Tims 88GT

you mean to take the sensor off the meter? if so its called a dremel. cut a slot in that bitch* and use a flat head.