2007 Civic - Cleaning Mass Airflow Sensor (MAF) 2006-2011 Honda Civic

This is a short tutorial on how to clean the mass airflow sensor on a 2006-2011 Honda Civic.

[@orcastrike7750]

This finally fixed my rough idle, thanks for the tutorial!

[@REALmarktheshark]

Awesome!!....thanks for watching.

[@lasers33]

This might be the reason why I'm getting between 21 and 24 mpg even after full tune-up and new tires and alignment I used to get close to 30 mpg mixed driving

[@REALmarktheshark]

It is a possibility

[@luisramirez-or5vg]

Did it end up fixing?

[@carloshernan97]

Did you try it? I’m getting similar mileage. Wondering if that would help.

[@chicanopridealvarez1385]

Any videos on cleaning throttle body, and thx for the videos

[@REALmarktheshark]

I sure don't sorry. Cleaning the throttle body is a little tougher job because it's harder to get to.

[@drewelling4441]

Would an electrical connector spray work the same or is there something special about the mass air flow cleaner? Thanks for the video! I have a too lean code p0171 coming up. Figured id try this before changing o2 sensors

[@REALmarktheshark]

It may work but I'm not 100% sure on that. I use the mass air flow cleaner because it's a good solvent and it evaporates really fast

[@drewelling4441]

I tried it and it seemed to work good. Also quick drying and same brand. From what i looked into its potentially the same stuff just renamed for extra sales. Its called electronic cleaner. On my civic hybrid the sensor was right on top so no need to move air box. Thanks for the video. I reset my engine light and so far good. About 100 miles on it today and It was coming on around 50 miles when i reset it before so im hopeful!

[@REALmarktheshark]

@@drewelling4441 oh perfect!!. Did it clear your code or help your car run better?

[@drewelling4441]

Well i reset code with my scan tool so im hoping it wont come back on. Was driving fine but my gas mileage has been a little less then normal so hoping that will go back up and code will stay off!

[@bggraham83]

Do not

[@guyelsenburg9196]

I have a flast spot when infirst get hard on the pedal from a stand still (feels like its about to die then springs back to life) do you think if i clean the sensor it would fix this

[@REALmarktheshark]

Good possibility, it's not hard to do. Couple screws and it comes right out. It's delicate so just don't drop it. Alteast if it doesn't fix your issue, you can rule it out👍

[@bobbywenger5595]

Yes I did that to my car it runs better good gas mileage to👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@REALmarktheshark]

Nice, good to hear👍

[@MyzDefy]

Do you need to disconnect the battery before doing this? Anyone that knows can answer this please. Thank you.

[@REALmarktheshark]

No you don't necessarily need the battery disconnected, just make sure the car is off.

[@bggraham83]

Absolutely not

[@brianveres9994]

Not at all the electrical plug is the one that you disconnect from the device disconnected from any power. With car ignition off position

[@billybs756]

Any changing thermostat video

[@REALmarktheshark]

Not the thermostat itself, but I had to change out the blower motor resistor. What is your truck doing?

[@pavanmari7453]

thank you

[@REALmarktheshark]

No problem👍

[@kevindidao]

Anyone know if the original part for honda is HITACHI?

[@chubikingston980]

should i unplug the battery before doing it?

[@REALmarktheshark]

Yes I would

[@bugsbunny4648]

Do i need to idle/ecu relearn when doing this

[@REALmarktheshark]

I would turn the car completely off. You could even disconnect battery terminal to be on the safe side if you like. Does that answer your question?

[@bcbjbggjh9102]

what was the reason u clean your mas sensor, my civic bogs and surge when i'm on a stop light .... i clean the throttle body to no avail, this is my next step.

[@REALmarktheshark]

My wife's civic stalled while driving down our street. After I cleaned it, no more issues.

[@bcbjbggjh9102]

@@REALmarktheshark do you remember if your car had any surging idling problems before it died on your wife while she was driving , or was the car symptom free then just suddenly died.

[@REALmarktheshark]

@@bcbjbggjh9102 I wanna say it was idling a little rough.

[@bcbjbggjh9102]

@@REALmarktheshark got it thks👍

[@bcbjbggjh9102]

@@REALmarktheshark got done cleaning the map today and symptoms still there , no you know if these civic 8th gen have a maf sensor also ... ?

[@tedirmiger3813]

Do I have to remove it? Can I spray it mounted inside of the tube? Its very easy to access.

[@REALmarktheshark]

I would remove it. It's only 2 screws..super easy. Just be gentle with and don't drop it👍

[@michaelmcfeely6588]

That spray cleaner can splash. Use safety glasses.

[@coreyg7364]

lol

[@alexandermolina8747]

I did this now my check engine light came on. I did not drive the vehicle. What could be wrong

[@REALmarktheshark]

Hmm that's weird, make sure your electrical connection is tight

[@alexandermolina8747]

@@REALmarktheshark I did the cleaning without disconnecting negative battery cable. I did so and connected back. Light gone

[@REALmarktheshark]

@@alexandermolina8747 what about the wire harness that connects to the sensor?

[@alexandermolina8747]

@@REALmarktheshark obviously I disconnected and reconnected. Check engine light gone. Will see how long it lasts. I guess rule of thumb is to disconnect negative battery terminal before removing mass airflow sensor

[@tracyzarate340]

Would that shut a car down all way??? My check engine light was flashing and the battery went dead

[@REALmarktheshark]

It shouldn't affect the battery, however it did cause my wife's car to stall in mid turn onto our street

[@Wethepeople1949]

Is cause the issue

[@REALmarktheshark]

What?

[@eecee3377]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 😎

[@SalmanShehu]

Thanks, please does cleaning it improves fuel consumption?

[@REALmarktheshark]

It, can if it was really dirty before. The car I that I used in the video was throwing a p0101 code and the car actually just died in the middle of a turn onto our street. After I cleaned it, no more issues.

[@lilricky7336]

@@REALmarktheshark definitely going to get this tomorrow my scanner told me the same thing code p0113 but if the cleaning doesn’t solve it because I’ve also had my power engine led turn on what kind of maf/iat do I get for a 2007 Honda Civic 1.8L ?

[@REALmarktheshark]

@@lilricky7336 you may be able to find an after market maf sensor at you local auto parts store to replace yours if it's bad. My wife's 2007 Civic was literally dying while driving down the street, and once I cleaned the sensor, we didn't have any more issues

[@lilricky7336]

@@REALmarktheshark shii man can you put me to a good maf ? Like a link because I got one but it was something called mass air flow which still means maf right I think lol? But my powe engine led lights were on still do you think maybe the wires are a issue ? And if so do you think I could possibly do it myself or have it professional done?

[@REALmarktheshark]

@@lilricky7336 yes maf =mass air flow I did a little online search and it looks like autozone carries a Durlast one for about $50. I'm not too sure one what else would be causing your engine light to turn on. I would try cleaning the sensor first because it's a cheap fix, then if that doesn't work, you can try moving onto other solutions. 👍

[@GGdevelopment]

40th like 😁

[@Oplix]

On a 2012-2015 Civic, it will take you 2 hours.

[@REALmarktheshark]

Yep I noticed the placement of it is harder to get to. Gotta take off more parts and move that air box out from under the firewall. Nice profile pic btw lol👍

[@BarryWalters164]

Really.?