Mass Airflow Meter Cleaning

Ringmaster · 04-03-11, 01:48 PM

Hello All,

I hear that you can buy a special spray specifically for cleaning a MAF. Cleaning the MAF should restore its performance.

Can you use anything else, such as electrical contact cleaning spray, to do the same job?

Gouldy · 04-03-11, 02:18 PM

ive used electrical cleaning spray and mine have been fine, a lot of people dont recommend it but ive never had a problem

i think as long as it doesnt leave a residue, your ok

james brazier · 04-03-11, 02:53 PM

I have used both carb cleaner (takes longer to dry) and also brake cleaner (drys quicker) just done mine on the 20v cq can't say it's made that much difference really. but hey it's probably never been done in 21 years so it can't hurt just be gentle and don't touch the contacts or drop it and you will be fine

Ringmaster · 07-03-11, 08:15 AM

Thanks chap

crisarc · 07-03-11, 06:48 PM

good quality electrical cleaner[non residue]should do it

07-03-11, 06:48 PM	#5
crisarc Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: shrewsbury Posts: 1,172	good quality electrical cleaner[non residue]should do it __________________

04-03-11, 02:18 PM	#2
Gouldy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: W.Somerset Posts: 1,083	ive used electrical cleaning spray and mine have been fine, a lot of people dont recommend it but ive never had a problem i think as long as it doesnt leave a residue, your ok

04-03-11, 02:53 PM	#3
james brazier Grown up member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 189	I have used both carb cleaner (takes longer to dry) and also brake cleaner (drys quicker) just done mine on the 20v cq can't say it's made that much difference really. but hey it's probably never been done in 21 years so it can't hurt just be gentle and don't touch the contacts or drop it and you will be fine

07-03-11, 08:15 AM	#4
Ringmaster Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,335	Thanks chap