zack1978 Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Hey everyone, This afternoon I pulled the MAF sensor out of my 1995 Path with 163,000 miles. It seems like is was not even the slightest bit dirty. It was never cleaned before (I am the orig owner). Should it have been dirty? I cleaned it anyway with a q tip and alcohol but I don't think it did anything because the q tip stayed clean. Even if I didn't take any dirt/grime off do you think I helped my truck? Thanks, Zack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteeevO Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 i think that only you could make that decision. does it run better? were you having problems before? and even if it was clean... it couldn't have hurt... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zack1978 Posted April 5, 2006 Author Share Posted April 5, 2006 Well, I am having the issue with it stumbling at idle for about 5-10 seconds when you first start it. I know that it might be in my head, but the truck does seem like it has more power. It is just strange, because there was not the slightest bit of dirt on the MAF. One would think that after 11 years and 163,000 miles it would be dirty. Thanks, Zack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey.T Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Did you try running the ECU Codes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zack1978 Posted April 5, 2006 Author Share Posted April 5, 2006 Did you try running the ECU Codes? No I didn't run an ecu code check. That was done at the shop like two weeks ago. If I remember correctly, I think he said it was a 42? But I am not sure. Zack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey.T Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 (edited) Even so... Did you run them again? Has the System been reset? What does the FSM say about #42 Fuel Temp Sensor? I dont have one handy... ECU How Too Edited April 6, 2006 by Casey.T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 not necessarily on the MAF. mine was clean also with a 112k on the clock. 42 seems to be the code for fuel temp. change it. that's probably your problem. that's the only way things will get better. don't ignore the codes. i don't think i have ever come accross one being wrong. ECU may not kick one out but when it does it's for certain. jeez.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 Just cleaned mine when I redid my intake, got the slightest bit of dirt from the plastic semiciircular area under the wires, but that was it (about 115k on mine). The stumble at start could be a couple things. Myfirst check would be the vaccum lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9sar Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 mine was filthy after about 70k miles. Of course, I was living in the desert southwest at the time. It all depends on how much crap you let through your air filter. Use a good quality one and don't drive in dust storms and you may never need to clean it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhatter_xe Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 My '88 has nearly 300K KM's on it and the MAF wasn't dirty at all, but it doesn't hurt to wipe it down just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatguy03 Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 if uyou use carb cleaner do u still have to wipe it down with a q-tip... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatguy03 Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 thanx much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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