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Cleaning my mass air flow sensor

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Billy23, Jun 20, 2018.

  1. Jun 20, 2018 at 12:29 PM
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    Billy23

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    Ok guys so it looks like my mass air flow sensor is bad. According to the code I got from AutoZone. Is it safe to clean it and give that a try or should I just replace it? And if I replace it what's a good brand to purchase?
     
  2. Jun 20, 2018 at 12:35 PM
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    Sperrunner

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    They sell crc mass air flow cleaner
     
  3. Jun 20, 2018 at 12:43 PM
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    Sperrunner I seen that but wasn' sure if I should try that or just buy a new one. I am willing to try and clean it I did it before on another vehicle I had and it worked.
     
  4. Jun 20, 2018 at 1:04 PM
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    It wouldn't hurt to give it a good cleaning..... even if it does end up being bad.
     
  5. Jun 20, 2018 at 1:05 PM
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    CRC mass airflow sensor cleaner
     
  6. Jun 20, 2018 at 1:08 PM
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    eon_blue

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    If you replace it, go with the OEM brand (Denso?). Tacomas and aftermarket sensors don't mix well.
     
  7. Jun 20, 2018 at 1:16 PM
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    Billy23

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    Gotcha thanks for the heads up. I am going to give cleaning it first to see what happens. Thanks for the help
     

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