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Old 07-12-2007, 12:38 PM
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Default Clean ya MAF's!

Get yourself 1 can of MAF sensor cleaner, and the 5-point Torx Plus security bits-

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/6607/sensorcleaner.jpg">

Remove the 2 5-point Torx bits, and pull the sensor from its housing-

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/6607/sensor.jpg">

Spray sensor with cleaner, allow to dry, reinstall.

Especially good for you K&amp;N filter guys! ;O)
Old 07-12-2007, 12:57 PM
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Good tip - same advice for the 3.0?
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Default that might be a good regular maintenance tip to keep the deposits away as when MAF starts to die the

re's nothing to make it come back to life
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I was reading on vwvortex (I think) that it's also good for the IAT sensor
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I was just thinking about if i should clean the IAT, Thanks!
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Default haha, for once I get to help you.... here's the link...

<ul><li><a href="http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3328618">http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3328618</a</li></ul>
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I think mine has security screws... not quite as easy to remove...
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Default Thats why I bought these....

<center><img src="http://www.zdmak.com/wbstore/images/ZQ4010.jpg"></center><p>...<ul><li><a href="http://www.toolss.com/wbstore/main.asp?action=PROD&amp;PROD=MK-4010&amp;CTMP=1">http://www.toolss.com/wbstore/main.asp?action=PROD&amp;PROD=MK-4010&amp;CTMP=1</a</li></ul>
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Default please post a pic of your entire tool box...

I'd really like to see that!
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Good tip, I'm going to tackle that this weekend.


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