should i make a How to clean your IACv?

[Gohan587]

is there one out there already? .. im going to do this tonight.. but if there isnt one .. i will make one .. let me know ..

[Rhace GTS]

DO IT!
and MAF's too
and what materials i need
and pix would help alot

[bps1804]

DO IT!
and MAF's too
and what materials i need
and pix would help alot


As far as the MAF goes, it's really easy. All you need is a phillips head screw driver and a can of electronics cleaner. Brake cleaner works too, but i heard it eats away at the plastic? Anyway, open your hood, bottom right corner there should be a small square with two screws diagnol of each other. Unscrew the screws, pull it out, spray the sensor (tear-drop shaped thing with two small wires...try not to touch the wires), and voila'. You might want to disconnect the negative battery terminal for 5 minutes or so to reset the ECU as well.

[vegeta4ss]

there's already detailed pics provided by bluebomber years ago that show how to remove the IACV if cleaning it still attached to the throttle body doesn't work.

[vehicle_5]

Is there any where I can get replacement screws for the MAFS since mine are practically stripped out, like a dealership maybe?? Or am I just "screwed"?

[TRD033]

How to clean IAC please? :gap:

[Gohan587]

here guys.. i found the BlueBomber write up!!.. Cick Here!! (http://www.newcelica.org/forums/showthread.php?p=3750210&posted=1#post3750210)

as for the MAF cleaning.. its super simple!.. if u look on the stock airbox u will see a cable conecting to the box.. it should have 2 screws mounting it down (mine were little gold screws) ... just remove those with a phillips screwdriver.. now the MAF sensor will be visible..

I used CRC MAF Cleaner that i purchased at Advanced Auto Parts.. its only like $6 and it'll last u a looong time!... this stuff works great becuase it evaporated INSTANTLY!!... i just sprayed away and watched how clean my MAF got..

Once u have cleaned the MAF just screw it back in and reset ur ECU!! .. to do this u can either pull the fuse in the OBD fuse box in the engine bay or (wut i do) unplug the battery for a good five minutes.. after reseting ur ECU turn on the car and let it idle for a good five minutes so it can learn the new airflow patterns!