'97 MAF Cleaning
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'97 MAF Cleaning
I searched through the FAQ's but am still somewhat confused. Some models say the MAF can't be cleaned but I was confused on the 95-97's. Can they be cleaned or no? I don't want to buy a new one unless I absolutely have to.
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Are you getting a MAF code telling you it's bad? Why do you think you need a new one?
The pre 1994 models have the Karman Vortex MAF and should not be cleaned. The later models should be cleanable and the MAF should look like a thin wire.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...my-98-and.html
Might want to also clean your throttle body while you're at it.
If it looks like this then don't clean it:
https://www.google.com/search?q=karm...YZpI3SMkqHM%3A
Post Edit: I'm thinking the 1995 has the Karman Vortex MAF and should not be cleaned.
Now I'm leaning towards no... based on the following part number pulled from Lexuspartsnow.com and the part found on Ebay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TOYOTA-LEXUS...pXDWAg&vxp=mtr
The pre 1994 models have the Karman Vortex MAF and should not be cleaned. The later models should be cleanable and the MAF should look like a thin wire.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...my-98-and.html
Might want to also clean your throttle body while you're at it.
If it looks like this then don't clean it:
https://www.google.com/search?q=karm...YZpI3SMkqHM%3A
Post Edit: I'm thinking the 1995 has the Karman Vortex MAF and should not be cleaned.
Now I'm leaning towards no... based on the following part number pulled from Lexuspartsnow.com and the part found on Ebay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TOYOTA-LEXUS...pXDWAg&vxp=mtr
Last edited by Legender; 05-16-16 at 12:05 PM.
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Are you getting a MAF code telling you it's bad? Why do you think you need a new one?
The pre 1994 models have the Karman Vortex MAF and should not be cleaned. The later models should be cleanable and the MAF should look like a thin wire.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...my-98-and.html
Might want to also clean your throttle body while you're at it.
If it looks like this then don't clean it:
https://www.google.com/search?q=karm...YZpI3SMkqHM%3A
Post Edit: I'm thinking the 1995 has the Karman Vortex MAF and should not be cleaned.
Now I'm leaning towards no... based on the following part number pulled from Lexuspartsnow.com and the part found on Ebay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TOYOTA-LEXUS...pXDWAg&vxp=mtr
The pre 1994 models have the Karman Vortex MAF and should not be cleaned. The later models should be cleanable and the MAF should look like a thin wire.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...my-98-and.html
Might want to also clean your throttle body while you're at it.
If it looks like this then don't clean it:
https://www.google.com/search?q=karm...YZpI3SMkqHM%3A
Post Edit: I'm thinking the 1995 has the Karman Vortex MAF and should not be cleaned.
Now I'm leaning towards no... based on the following part number pulled from Lexuspartsnow.com and the part found on Ebay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TOYOTA-LEXUS...pXDWAg&vxp=mtr
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