New, reman, or salvage yard for mass air sensor

[mavrick1903]

Title says it all. Any thoughts? '99 4L sohc.

 

[techieman33]

where ever you can get one for cheap. Have you tried cleaning yours?

 

[mavrick1903]

Well, that was the other Q. Can and is so, how best to clean mine?

 

[techieman33]

You can get a can of mass air flow sensor cleaner for a couple of bucks at an auto parts store. Don't try to use carb/brake cleaner, etc. they will leave a residue on the sensors and give you problems.

 

[spabula]

CRC makes some that you can get at any Autozone or Advance Auto

 

[mavrick1903]

Advanced quoted me $125-$150 (reman). Are we talking the same thing?

 

[spabula]

I was talking about the mass air sensor cleaner. Comes in a spray can like WD40...
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[mavrick1903]

Gotcha. Reread and I see that now. . Thanks for the tip

 

[mavrick1903]

Tried cleaning. Run problems persist. Stumble at idle, and power drops at speed. Is a reman ok? Going on mechanic saying I needed one previously. Help? Have some miles to put on this next week ( have been able to do most travel with my cycle lately so it's been back burner, till now. 

 

[2000StreetRod]

test first

I always try to test expensive parts to determine if they're bad before replacing them. The MAF sensor is fairly reliable except for requiring cleaning (especially after installing a newly oiled air filter). You may find this thread helpful: MAF Sensor Test Procedure

 

[Elcapper]

While you're cleaning the MAF, throw the IAC under the electronics cleaner spray too. Takes 5 min but if it looks as bad as mine did it's worth it.

 

[deadernie]

Salvage yards can be a great place for parts if you've got the time to look for the best parts car. Got an alternator for my Explorer for $13.00 and so far it's out lasted the last "lifetime guaranteed" one I bought from auto zone.