What is used to clean MAF?

[rudee023]

My car started to act up/ sputter on the way home and by the time I parked I couldn't rev past 2500. My first thought was MAF so I checked for codes and sure enough code 12 (MAF) So I unplug it, remove it and take a look at the filaments and they seem o.k. After I reinstall it I check for codes again and get 55 (all good) WTF?

So I figure maybe it was just dirty. Is it safe to spray carb cleaner directly on the filaments?

[SoCalS14]

I used eletronics cleaner with no ill effects...

[SpeedRacer1]

I wouldnt bother trying to clean it especially since it could damage the hot wire element. What sometimes happens is that the MAFS (or other sensors) will throw a code for no reason. What you did was right, you checked for codes, then by unplugging and replugging the MAFS the ECU was reset to normal. Basically if the MAFS is running fine now then theres no need to clean it because its working fine, no point in messing with it and possibly messing it up.

But if you must clean it, use the electronics safe cleaners, not carb cleaner.

[rudee023]

Thanks guys.