another stalling i30 - MAF?

[rgla]

2000 i30
trying to fix mom's car. she said it started stalling. I noticed it would idle and drive good but when pulling to a stop would sporadically stall. if i was parked i could rev the motor to around 3 and it would drop to 0 and stall.

i noticed the batter cables were corroded so I started there. Pulled the cables cleaned them and charged the battery. PROBLEM GOT WORSE. now it's hard to start and won't idle.
if i give it some gas when i start it - it will idle for a bit and then die.

i pulled the cable off the MAF sensor and started the car - (saw this recommended in another post) The car idled okay. I hooked it back up and the problem came back.
Am I looking at a new MAF? or could it be another problem?

[maxhopper]

It's either the MAF, the idle air control valve, or both. I ended up replacing the IACV on my daughter's 97 and it still had the stalling problem. Then I replaced the MAF, and it has not stalled since. With your idle issue, I'd say you're probably looking at both.

[NutriaforBreakfast]

Try cleaning both of them first especially the idle air control valve
You undo the screws carefully and it is about 3 pieces to clean up
I cant remember the MAF but its trickier to clean
Use high quality electronic cleaner on both
I think there is information how to clean them on this website
I know for a fact the IACV will spec out ok electronically but can collect so much carbon it wont work
While you are working on them check them with a multimeter
Use the link below to get you to your car floor shop manual under EC (Engine Controls)
http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/