I have a 98 Chevy Camaro Z28 with a rough idle. What's the best way to clean the MAF sensor?

Question

Can I simply spray the carburator cleaner into the intake? Or do I actually have to take the MAF sensor out and clean it? And if the latter, how do I do it? I have the Service Engine Soon light on (steady), but when the car goes over 50 mph, the SES light BLINKS!

Answer 1

don`t clean --- replace

Answer 2

what makes you think it is the maf ? have you had it checked for codes ? there are several different sensors the will cause the check engine light to come on, it may be just a bad plug and the o2 sensor is reading high on emissions or rich exhaust. before you start spraying sensors with carb cleaner, you better find out what code or codes that have been set. spraying carb cleaner on some sensors will cause them to read incorrectly because of the film or residue that is left behind when it drys, there are also low fluid levels that can cause the light to activate also. when the check engine light does come on it could be one of several sensors that will cause this, if one sensor fails it will affect another one and then another one, to determine which sensors are bad, you will have to scan the codes and find which sensors set a hard code and fix that problem first. trying to fix a problem when you have a soft code can get extremely costly

Answer 3

Are you sure that you have a Carb on a 98,,, wouldn't that be an AFI? I would try adding a Wynn's (tune up in a can) or some fuel injector cleaner, and run some hi-test gas for a week or two or even add that Octane boost 104+

You can probably pick up a code reader for about $75-$125 that should give you a good idea of what the problem is, and also has the capabilities of resestting the computer to get rid of the SES light.

My honest guess is that it could be something to do with the plugs and wires.

Answer 4

you don't clean em you replace em Maff or Map it has two, or are you saying mass airflow sensor that's different that a maf, if you had a bad one the check engine light would be on and stay on, caused by a Spike in the alternator that's what knocks them out, if you have a ruff running car u need to have it properly diagnosed, could be a low cylinder Burt valve , don't start changing or cleaning things if you don't know you will make it worse its a computer controlled vehicle not a screwdriver and hammer vehicle u need special tools and equipment to do this and some mechanical ability on what to look for or do it your way and it will just stop running all together OK, take to a good shop have it properly diagnosed or Good ASE shop or Dealer,take care

Answer 5

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Answer 6

no to carb cleaner,......and I bet your getting a CO2 error,which the Mass air Flow is only part ,there`s a egr on the intake and a O2 senser in the exausht pipe,clogged catalytic coverter can give you O2 error too

Answer 7

never , never spray carb cleaner into MAF sensor .If air filter is doing its job it should not need cleaning .sounds like vacuum hose is colapsed at throttle body seen this many times

Answer 8

you are doing damage to your motor when the light is blinking stay off the throttle and go to auto-zone and get your codes read its free and fix the problem

Answer 9

if the ses light blinks at you it alway means there is a significant misfire that causes you not to burn all the air fuel mixture