2000 Maxima Mass Airflow Replacement

[artikat10]

I am wondering how tough it is to replace my mass air flow sensor on my 2000 Maxima. I am a shade tree mechanic at best however it doesnt look too hard. I had a mechanic clean it a year ago which worked well, but the problem is occuring again. I do use a k&n oiled filter which i am reading is a bad idea on this car. Any tips to help change this thing out would be GREAT Thanks artikat1

[maxhopper]

Welcome to NICO!

The MAF is very easy to replace. Just undo the electrical connector to the MAF. Unbolt the MAF from the air intake (clamp on one side, 4 bolts on the other). And install the new MAF.

My recommendation would be to remove the MAF and clean it with electrical contact cleaner. See if that doesn't help. K&N filters are easy to over oil.

[artikat10]

scott, thanks for the advice, I was a little nervous to mess with it, but it looks pretty easy just as you described it...artikat10

[lightsout]

WELCOME TO NICO!!

most of us here on NICO are shade tree mechanics, the best way to learn is to ask questions here...thats what i learned my first week after being a NICO member, and i've got great advice from everyone!!

keep up the great work, and keep on building!!

Devin

[jltibbs]

just a thought, it might not be the MAF. i should make an article about this. most of the time (on VQ30DE/DE-K) the problem is NOT the MAF. it is actually the connector that is plugged into the MAF. this is especially relevant if you have a SRI, WAI, or CAI. the difference in motion causes the red wire to become loose over time, thus allowing a bad connection. check into that, if it's loose, solder it back to get a better connection. i did this 1.5 years ago after going through 4 MAFs. I have had no trouble out of it since. once i found the real problem, i felt like poo. find out what's up and let us know.

[artikat10]

jltibbs).... Thanks for the good advice. i will be sure to check wiring issues also...artikat1