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Old 12-19-2005, 09:33 AM
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Default So I refurbished my MAF.

Well not really. I did however buy a new one. After taking off my old one I decided to just clean it and hopefully return the new one. After taking it off I put it into a freezer zip lock baggie (actually two, the first leaked) filled with a bottle of 91% rubbing alcohol, shook for about two minutes. I then let it sit for about five more, emptied bag, washed out MAF with water, then put back into the car. Took it out for a test run... all is fine. Ran VAG later that night to see if I was still getting the "Bank 2 running lean" code. Nope. I know others have spoke of this, but I figured I would let everyone know (that still run a MAF) they could stretch the life of your MAF a little bit. That is all for now....
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You get an A+ in MAF.
Old 12-19-2005, 09:36 AM
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You wise MAF...
Old 12-19-2005, 09:38 AM
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Default huh? is this how people clean their MAF?

i am getting repeated lean codes as well and one of the causes im investigating is the MAF.

you cleaned it by putting it in rubbing alcohol?
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hmm i might do this, i have MAF laying around
Old 12-19-2005, 09:42 AM
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Default No idea, but worked great for me & saved $100 or so. I kept getting...

probably the same code as you are. "Bank 2 Lean"? And then the CEL would come on. If so, try what I suggested and I have a feeling that code will be gone. I also was losing boost every once in a while. So far I am back at full boost and now problems what so ever. Probably shouldn't say that. Car is parked close and will prove me wrong when I leave work...
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You're all MAFholes.
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Yep cleaned mine 3 times before it died
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Default Shut YO MAF!

Sorry I was late... sta for info and came across this, thought it was quite funny. LAWL!
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