Dirty MAP Sensor Problems | Boost Sensor Cleaning | P0106 Code

Dirty MAP sensor problems can lead to rough running often with P0106 code. Easy DIY fix. AKA boost sensor cleaning
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Suffering a poor idle or generally rough running? EML on? reading code P0106/7/8?? This indicates a problem with MAP sensor (Manifold Absolute Pressure). All cars suffer from getting the MAP sensor dirty to a greater or lesser extent (especially diesel) and this causes inaccurate reading which leads to poor fuelling and poor running. MAP sensors can be pricey so always worth giving them a clean first, see if that cures the problem. It'll take less than half an hour and cost virtually nothing.
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[@CycloneCyd]

Some people refer to the MAP sensor as a "boost sensor". In this instance a boost sensor is a MAP sensor. The only difference is that on a forced induction engine, the MAP (boost) sensor needs to be able to read the amount of boost so will need at least a 2bar range. On a normally asperated engine the MAP only needs a 1bar range, since it never needs to measure anything higher than atmospheric (barometric) pressure. HTH.

[@randyeastman4500]

does my 99 saab 95 have a map sensor and where is it located if so?

[@CycloneCyd]

@@randyeastman4500 Hi Randy, sorry about the delay. yes, it will have a MAP - all FI engines have a MAP sensor. It'll be on the inlet manifold somewhere - though 90s Rovers with MEMS did have them board mounted in the ECU.

[@MrLawandorderman]

Generally what sensors should be cleaned periodically? I’m a “back yard” mechanic and turned up my sister’s Ford Taurus and I think there were three I cleaned and it made a big difference. An air idle, the map which had some other sensor incorporated and the third might not have been a sensor but managed the vacuum. I would love to know if it made sense with my Saab or my wife’s 06 Lexus sc430. That’s three different engine strategies, Ford - Saab - Lexus. (I also have a Ford truck)

[@endurofan9854]

the one that manage the vacuum you said was the MAP sensor (manifold absolute pressure sensor) the one with a pin with ball at the edge is tha MAF sensor (mass air flow) the one measuring the flow of air, the're link together to control fuel distribution accordingly along with the oxygen sensor at the exhaust pipe

[@eyesofthetiger3568]

I bought a little skoda less then a year ago the engine management and light always on and off appears where all the necessary of oil,water,break liquids at the correct levels are one day both engine warning lights can't remember now CRB something like that and warning sign came on than suddenly the engine stopped than I called AA recovery service the mechanic came and checked it out he told me that it's a Map sensor problem and needs to be changed , yes this You tube helps people who are on low budgets but some people like me have no facilities at all.No private garage to store the car so even for a basic reason I take it to the garages , yes had to take skoda to a local garage and they changed the map sensor but the problem is that engine warning sign is still coming on.any recommendation please Not being cynical but I have been unemployed since corona virus pandemic began .

[@lonnieroberson7957]

I like how he just sprays that shit everywhere :-)

[@TheLarryBrown]

Grime can neither be created now destroyed, just moved from one place to another. It had to go somewhere, right?

[@nebukadnezar6509]

.. i had the same thought. Two steps beside, would increase the credibility of this. How ever, he make the things done. :-)

[@telosfd]

The important thing is that after years I learned, what work does the crankshaft sensor do, the most important thing is the explanation you gave! Thanks for tutorial.

[@CycloneCyd]

And thank you.

[@stevemccurdy4669]

Thank You! Your video was very helpful! I appreciate your time and energy

[@CycloneCyd]

You are so welcome!

[@mikeRadamz]

Great tip Cyd, on the Saab, it's so easy that I will now do it as yearly maintenance, thanks. The only suggestion I have is to use silicone grease instead of petroleum jelly as that might deteriorate the seal.

[@CycloneCyd]

Yeah, silicone grease is good. PJ won't do the O ring any harm

[@martinneumann7783]

As recommended I watched this video after the one for turbo charger cleaning. Thanks!

[@CycloneCyd]

No problem 👍

[@MrCountry6145]

Thanks for making it simple.

[@invincible997T]

Thanks for good video! I'll try it for my Saab 9-3. Merry Christmas! Thanks.

[@IPCJohnny]

Greetings from sunny California. This video helped me a great deal. I have a 2012 Kia Optima SX (turbo). Thank you!

[@CycloneCyd]

Glad it helped! Beautiful and warm and sunny here in the UK too atm. Remember to check it once a year and keep it clean.

[@lespaulking53]

most turbo or air pressure codes for kia turbos are a waste gate actuator out of adjustment or broken

[@cumshot247]

"Smear a little vaseline on the o-ring" Puts more than enough to keep me going all night...

[@CycloneCyd]

😂😂😂

[@iggyhiggins9584]

"cumshot247" lmaooo

[@eyesofthetiger3568]

HAHAHAHA

[@inasimulationwelive]

🤣

[@MrCiaran2010]

Nice straightforward informative video. 👍

[@CycloneCyd]

Thanks! 👍 Glad it helped

[@blairguinea6811]

Nice tutorial Sir, thank you

[@volt8684]

Glad found your channel. Quality

[@CycloneCyd]

Much appreciated!

[@redlined4493]

i do recommend using an electrical cleaner or actual MAP sensor cleaner as the equipment is very delicate and needs to be left with no residue. break cleaner or Carb cleaner is a bit risky. (good video though mate and happens to be on the same engine as mine)

[@CycloneCyd]

The REALLY important bit is "leaves no residue". Other than that, it really doesn't matter too much what you use - no pure solvent mixes are going to damage the rare-earth metal and ceramic s of the MAF as long as you don't touch them.

[@kenw2662]

Hi, petroleum jelly can degrade rubber O rings. Silicone grease or plumbers grease will not harm the rubber.

[@MrLawandorderman]

First, you help so many people and it seems from so many parts of the world. It’s really cool, a new kind of British empire, but that crazy language you speak. Al-u-min-e-um I think is some kind of metal. Second, thanks for helping me and my “lovely” Saab. Steve, CINCINNATI Ohio USA.

[@CycloneCyd]

Ha ha, so you're in Cincinnati eh? My lad went over to there last August to meet up with someone at the Uni there that he's only known via online gaming. Had a great time visiting various places including NY (he was disappointed by NY). I've only ever been to Detroit on business (3 times), but we are planning a trip to NY with friends for a 50th birthday in 2 years. Eventually I'd like to do a road trip around the States, not unlike what Stephen fry did. Over here in England (well, the UK really) we speak ENGLISH, you speak American. They are similar but not the same!.

[@CycloneCyd]

On my first trip to Detroit, we used the company hire car to take a small road trip to Sandusky Ohio and Cedar Point. Awesome place. loved the Power Tower (still got my power tower tee somewhere I'm sure - I'll see if I can find it and wear it in a video for you)

[@MrLawandorderman]

Hey that’s cool, the university of Cincinnati is huge with over 40k students. It’s where I went to school. Thankfully NYC is not the US but it’s worth a trip to see once. Been there a few (I drove it a few time too, over 9 hour drive, my son went to StJohns U.) times, it is an amazing place for food. If you saw Sandusky you saw America. I’ve traveled a lot and haven’t seen 10%. Two favorite places, Savanna, GA and Bisbee, AZ. Never been to England but it’s number 1 on our list. The closest I’ve come is Prague, the pub across from our hotel was owned by a British ex-pat. The only place that served more than one beer. We ended up there every night for 10 days, he assured me it was as close to a British pub as we’d find outside of the UK. It was our favorite part of our day, to get pissed and talk world politics with a Brit.

[@zacmich6472]

OMG, this is a Dirty sensor :D I cleaned mine long ago, at the expense of damage to one of the screws, it was too tight and wore out. Btw, do you think that if you remove the ignition distributor to change the oil seal in it on a more modern car (2000 year) it needs an adjustment after that?

[@razvan738]

Hello, I have a Focus Mk2 1.6 tdci and the engine seems to be running more rough and making more noise. I've got my air intake hose(which contains this sensor)and my alternator replaced... I know for sure they didn't cleaned the sensor because they are cheap, and never do a complete job...Can this sensor cause these problems because I've got a new clean hose and a dirty sensor ? by the way, i dont have any lights coming up on the dashboard.. it's just the thing that my car doesnt seems to work like it used to do like 1 week ago.

[@asherq8646]

This is more commonly found in boosted engines. However, some Honda’s and other makes did include map sensors as opposed to maf sensors for a number of years. A faulty MAF or MAP sensor will cause rough/uneven idling, poor engine response, acceleration, fuel economy, and trouble starting up.

[@CycloneCyd]

Yes, indeed. The crap actually comes from the PCV system. I'll be fitting a catch can soon.

[@kevinhancock4064]

See they tick all my boxes accept it starts fine ill give it a clean today I've already cleaned maf surely the maf cleaner would suffice for the map given the maf is also sensitive ?

[@jaliscopow6814]

My new hero 🦸‍♂️

[@CycloneCyd]

Hi Jalisco, was your MAP bad then? What car is this on?

[@jaliscopow6814]

Cyclone Cyd 2010 GMC Yukon 5.3L VORTEC

[@MrBudi4]

p2263 on a 2014 mazda 6 2.2 skyactiv d? can you give me an idea? turbochargers were replaced but they won't boost on their own. If i attach a vacuum line straight to the turbo they will boost, but on its own through its vacuum instalation it wont, checked the vacuum lines, no leak.

[@warnacokelat]

Different manufacturers have different ingredients for their brake cleaner/throttle cleaner. For example, a cheap china brand throttle cleaner contains methylene chloride that are known to cause severe chemical attack on many type of plastics. However, other factor such as temperature, concentration and exposure time also plays a role on how the chemical will react with the plastic parts. I think using brake cleaner to clean MAP sensor can damage the sensor, but since nobody cleans their MAP sensor everyday, it would probably be a relatively safe method. But the risk is always there and you never know when will you get unlucky.

[@Coolboy-editz7]

Hello I have vitz 2008 model my car drop the rpm after long drive I have changed the egr sensor is it due to map sensor or any other issue plz reply i m worried about my car

[@JoJanDiezel]

That's why you must use only MAF cleaner for MAP/MAF sensors. It not only do no harm to plastics, but also does not leave any residue.

[@PenkoAngelov]

Brake cleaner has solvents that can degrade plastic and rubber. After some time the bonds in plastic polymers brake and it forms cracks.

[@CycloneCyd]

Which compounds do that?

[@PenkoAngelov]

@@CycloneCyd I don't know the actual ingredients that are harmful, but everywhere I read, people tell about discolored, dull or even melted plastic from Brake or Carb cleaner. The Wiki page states: "Rubber and some types of plastics are decomposed by brake cleaners by removing binding components. This has the consequence that the rubber will appear unchanged at first; however, it will become brittle, and after a few weeks to months cracks and fractures appear. "

[@angelisone]

You should have no problem using brake cleaner because it takes over 3 years before it start to eat the plastic. But so will the cold & hot & heat from the engine & ages & salts. Do you really think the dealerships won't use brake cleaners?

[@kevinhancock4064]

@@angelisone prob right but I'd have said a dealer will have a more suitable spray lol

[@JesusCastaneda]

What about p2015 for 2009 Audi a4 TFSI?

[@sirernest7]

Hello, why would my engine stall when i plug in my MAP sensor?

[@TheLarryBrown]

The carb cleaner I used in the past worked great but ruined my tools with a horrible lingering odor. I also hate the smell of WD-40. Does that brake cleaner leave a smell on your hands and tools?

[@CycloneCyd]

Brake cleaner evaporates really quickly. It pongs a bit while doing so but once gone there is no odour left behind (not that i've noticed anyway).

[@DavidRamirez-kv9xc]

If all these cleaners and sprays bother your little nose, maybe working on cars isnt your thing

[@peterhughes4258]

Hi. Thsnks for the very clear video. Does a petrol engine (mine is a 1.2 tce on a renault wind) also get dirty and need periodic cleaning?

[@CycloneCyd]

Yep, happens on most engines.

[@peterhughes5187]

@@CycloneCyd Thanks for the info.

[@moisty254]

Get a catch can or vent to atmosphere (coz it's probably coated by crank breather/pcv) and, if that map sensor is before EGR, it should remain cleaner for longer

[@CycloneCyd]

Vent to atmosphere? Nooooo, don't do that, the car would fail MoT/inspection and be illegal. A catch can is defo the best solution. I've recently bought a cheap one off Ali and will do a catch can install video sometime in the new year. On turbo cars especially, most people seem to install them wrong.

[@moisty254]

@@CycloneCyd haha each to their own. I am running the gauntlet :D My car looks stock as hell, boring 4by, not quick not too high not too low, legal tires no stupid art etc so cops pay no interest in it. Also I've hidden my breather pipe hehe.

[@CycloneCyd]

@@moisty254 Yeah, I'm very much in favour of the "Q-car" concept these days. In my younger days, my rally car had to double as my 'daily' - I soon got fed up with attracting attention.

[@moisty254]

@@CycloneCyd yeah it's really not worth it, having pullovers and engine bay inspections would wear thin quick. In saying that I'd definitely enjoy having a sleeper 👍

[@MrMoonlight443]

Do not use carborator cleaner to clean electronic item. it is very harmful. carborator cleaner is only for cleaning dirt on to the metalic items. Do not directly apply on rubber, plastic, paint, and electronic circuits. thanks.

[@CycloneCyd]

WHY? In what way is it harmful?

[@jimb1580]

Thank you, Cyd! I don't have MAF cleaning spray or contact cleaning spray on hand --- could I use rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) in a spritzer bottle and then let the MAP sensor dry out before reinstalling it? Please advise... Much appreciated...

[@girish4010]

@@CycloneCyd It react with plastic and rubber and melt it

[@CycloneCyd]

@@girish4010 enlighten me❗ Which compounds in carb cleaner react with which plastic and rubber compounds❓

[@CycloneCyd]

@@jimb1580 I think iso alc might do the job but I'm not sure it would be effective from a hand operated sprayer.Part of what removes the dirt from such a small delicate component is the atomisation of the liquid cleaner to very tiny droplets moving at speed so that the spray carries dirt away with it. I say, try it and be sure to let us know if it's effective.

[@jimb1580]

Thank you! I don't have MAF cleaning spray or contact cleaning spray on hand --- could I use rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) in a spritzer bottle and then let the MAP sensor dry out before reinstalling it? Please advise... Much appreciated...

[@CycloneCyd]

Rubbing alcohol also contains distilled water and you cannot know just how pure that is. It'd probs be okay on the MAP, but don't use it on the MAF

[@jimb1580]

@@CycloneCyd Thanks, Cyd! 👌

[@lalolalo1233]

Hi there. Would you know if a 2009 Nissan Altima has this MAP sensor, if so where's it located at?

[@CycloneCyd]

Plenty of engines do not have a MAF sensor, but I've yet to come across one that does not have a MAP. It will be on the inlet manifold somewhere, not far from the throttle body.

[@dawnweaver4690]

I had the MAP sensor replaced in my VW 2012 Passat but the check engine light appeared a week later. Had it checked and the computer said it was the MAP sensor. Any advise as to what might be causing this?

[@CycloneCyd]

check the wiring to the sensor and back to the ECU. Also double check the sensor is clean.

[@brianclark732]

It's also possible that you got a part that was defective from the manufacturer. It's happened to me a few times.

[@kevinhancock4064]

Is it performing ok ? I

[@JamesGodish]

Hi cyd. Im getting a lot of stalling and have po101 coming on. It will occasionally go limp but then ok again. Could this potentially be a mass airflow sensor problem? I’m on my 3rd throttle assembly. I do also have a whistling sound that I hear when I ease off the gas so I may have a vacuum leak as well. Thanks for any help you may have!

[@CycloneCyd]

You don't say what car you have or it's age, but if you're doing your own maintence I'm guessing it's not too new. With a P0101 code, I'd be looking for a vacuum leak. That could be any leak into the induction system after the MAF, so check everything for possible splits. You may have more than one leak, Small vacuum hoses can be difficult to check and so you might be better off simply replacing all the small vac hoses with silicone tube s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DDG1dYT . Larger intake pipes (after the MAF) made of plastic rather than rubber will defo be suspect (see my Saab 9-3 cobra video for an example). Have you tried cleaning the MAF? WD40 contact cleaner is good. Brake cleaner is fine too. Also unplug and replug all connectors to wipe contacts.

[@JamesGodish]

@@CycloneCyd Thanks so much for replying! I will try cleaning the Maf and checking the hoses this weekend. I have a 2005 Saab Arc convertible.

[@user-hl5kf7kq6r]

Saab 9.3-model car stops working suddenly and does not start working after disconnecting the negative from the battery and returning it and turning it on and this is how you help me

[@robertmitchell5683]

Hi. Could you tell me where the map sensor is on a 2008 2 tronic automatic is. Thanks

[@CycloneCyd]

What car?

[@ilidanStormrageTv]

Can you help me about seat leon 1.6 16v mk1 petrol, i had engine idle problems, and check engine light is on with EPC light together, i don't know what to do.. I cleaned throttle valve, but no effect. Please help me. Thanks a lot.!

[@CycloneCyd]

1. have you cleaned your MAF and MAP sensors? This video for MAP and kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGfJqaump91kfJo for MAF. 1a. if your throttle position sensor/motor unit is one that can be opened, check for oil contamination of the sensor pot and motor. 2. check the PCV system is clear and working 3. check condition of all pipes and for vacuum leaks 4. check all electrical connections and harnessing are sound to the engine ECU, throttle body and throttle pedal. 5. check brake lights work correctly and wires and connection to the brake light switch. This is all basic stuff that should be done periodically anyway, but rarely is. If this yields no result, have the MiL DTCs read.

[@ilidanStormrageTv]

@@CycloneCyd i will try all these, thanks, have a nice day 👍

[@CycloneCyd]

@@ilidanStormrageTv you can read engine ECU codes yourself by using Torque Pro app (android) and one of these bit.ly/OBD2_BT_Adapter You can also read live data with Torque Pro, which may be useful in your situation

[@ilidanStormrageTv]

@@CycloneCyd thanks very much for solutions 👍

[@joshuafryer_]

Can this sensor cause coolant to drain faster than usual like I’m talking 2 days and it’s gone. We had a leak fixed last month from out MOT but this has cropped up now

[@CycloneCyd]

The MAP sensor has nothing to do with coolant. Have you checked for leaks? Tried changing the reservoir cap?

[@joshuafryer_]

@@CycloneCyd we had a leak fixed during our last MOT in November which was from our radiator. We haven’t checked the reservoir cap. Sent it into the Garage, one of the cylinder heads is dodgy and apparently and a couple of things.

[@cristichirtan3458]

Recently ive changed The egr, air filtre and i had The fault Code p0106 ang p0172 ive cleaned The map sensor cleared The fault Code and i Will wait to see if IT appears again!.

[@CycloneCyd]

A dirty MAP can cause all sorts of running issues.

[@cristichirtan3458]

@@CycloneCyd the same fault codea p0106 and p0172 i Haven no idea how You fix that...

[@carmelom269]

why are you spray cleaning that sensor while holding it over your expose engine and electrical parts? (Shaking My Head)

[@user-hq7ff6kx6b]

Hello, can this trigger EGR problems and error P0487 on diesel engines?

[@CycloneCyd]

Coking up is a problem on all diesels. MAP, EGR, VVT, even whole inlet manifolds.

[@ukgardener973]

thanks for sharing. What was the reason for applying Vaseline at 2:29?

[@CycloneCyd]

Never push O rings like that into place 'dry'. You can damage them. A good seal is important.

[@brianclark732]

Never go in dry. Noted

[@synthostyle]

I got a bad turbo boost and uneven throttling above 2000 rpm on My SAAB 9-3 TIDD (Z19DTR engine). The Turbo meter on the dashboard does only on the most of the time only boost only half way then under more load the boost get lost or gets uneven. Engine lamp is on while driving. The Fault code I got is P0105 (P0105 52) and is also related to the absolute intake senor (MAP sensor). I removed it from the engine and it was very dirty. Tomorrow I will clean it and reinstall and remove the code and see if this solves the issue.

[@synthostyle]

The cleaning was making not that much to the issue. But it was very dirty and clogged up with soot.

[@synthostyle]

Another update is that I also had two ECM faulty codes P0671 08 and P06173 08 as well related to the glow plugs for Cylinder 1 & 4 are bad. This probably make the engine making more soot since the combustion will the MAP to clogged up?

[@synthostyle]

Update today "check motor" icon on the dashboard have turned off and there is not hesitation or uneven idling. While driving there is not hesitation or lost of boost over 2000 rpm on 3 rd to 6 th gear. I change all the Glow plugs along with the MAP sensor. Nice that he engine is now running better and there is also not that much of diesel smell when the engine is started. I measure the resistance on the old glow plugs, there was one that had around 200 ohm and one was about 24 ohm. The rest two glow plugs had a resistance around 1 ohm (up to 6 ohm is fine/ok value). I was also checking the throttle body by removing the inlet air hose it look alright, didn't seems that much of sot in the throttle body. But it seems that I need to change the battery, I had it for about four years but after about 2 days without driving the car it won't start.

[@tauresattauresa7137]

What scanner machine do you use please. Thanks

[@CycloneCyd]

An Ancel AD300, now superceded by the AD310. It will read all OBD2 compliant codes and a range of manufacturers codes along with live data and freeze frame (both very useful). bit.ly/Ancel_AD310

[@patterdalezipsuzilil]

It's not dirtt it's the recirculation of exhaust gases by the egr valve or turbo burning oil and feeding it into the intake manifold

[@CycloneCyd]

ALL engines do this to a greater or lesser extent. It's the recirculation of bypass gases and combustion products coming from the crankcase via the PCV whether there is an EGR or not. Burning oil makes it worse, but a dirty MAP is not a sign of oil burning in itself.

[@gtaseed]

The recirculated gasses from the EGR come in after the sensor, at least on my AVF passat, the sensor mostly gets clogged by dust that makes past the air filter combined with the oil that the turbo slowly leaks + pcv gasses, in time they get a thin cover of sticky junk, just had mine cleaned with isopropyl, worked a charm.

[@JasonSpitzMI50]

Cool accent, I could stand someone telling me my car has died with that accent and it wouldn't bother me a bit and I'm a guy, so I can imagine what effect it has on the girly's out there lol 🤭 Oh FYI I would recommend using brake cleaner but there is a product that's called sensor cleaner that won't destroy sensitive components inside the sensor. Also its used for mass airflow sensors to.

[@CycloneCyd]

Ha ha, I wish! You can use any cleaner really - what IS important is that the cleaner leaves NO residue. Some contact cleaners DO leave a residue, so always check the can or manufacturers website. Products marketed as specific MAF/MAP cleaners won't leave a residue, but mostly it's a marketing ploy to charge more!

[@JasonSpitzMI50]

@@CycloneCyd yes it's called CRC made in the United States I don't know if they got it abroad yet

[@CycloneCyd]

@@JasonSpitzMI50 I think it is available here in the UK, but unsure about elsewhere. Don't forget that I need to try and offer solutions that anyone anywhere can use. I also try to cut through the marketing hyperbole whenever possible.

[@JasonSpitzMI50]

@@CycloneCyd Understood 👍 I'm subscribed to your channel so I can have another opportunity to converse about different automotive products.

[@CycloneCyd]

@@JasonSpitzMI50 Of course. All constructive discussion is welcome. Add your knowledge to mine and that of the "collective". A US perspective is especially welcome as you have a lot of different products there to us here in the UK and Europe

[@rjhtrucking5429]

I Hope the brake cleaner doesn't cause corrosion of the rubber o ring ! And couldn't you of at least sprayed it over a pot or bowl, save spraying it all over the engine?

[@CycloneCyd]

Brake cleaner is formulated not to harm rubber and in any case it dries off so quick it doesn't get a chance.

[@AtulSingh-fv4uq]

Was going to write the same, then I saw ur comment 😂

[@mrxiong2567]

Brake cleaner?

[@josepeixoto3384]

For a MAP sensor to be dirty like that, *ALL* of the intake system is dirtier than a dump site, especially since ALL MAPs must be mounted on the top section of any hose,pipe or intake manifold ( to avoid condensate collecting in it, says the largest MAP manuf).

[@CycloneCyd]

Do you mean the one in the thumbnail? That's from a diesel. And yes, you're correct.

[@Ihavetruth22]

I hate the modern cars. What a stupid design. I hate all the sensors, oxygen sensors. I think they're all BULLSH**

[@MsShadowrealm]

Would rubbing alcohol be safe to use?

[@CycloneCyd]

It would be safe for soaking, but don't do any rubbing. I doubt it would be effective though, but let us know if it is.

[@ejer.]

Wow, you did everything opposite that I have seen. So, I don't know who is correct. 🤷🏻‍♂️ By the way, do u know where is the MAP on 2006 Sonata 2.4?

[@CycloneCyd]

It;ll be on the inlet manifold, maybe on the side. What do you mean "opposite"?

[@volt8684]

Identify the intake and u will see it. (Opposite side of engine to exhaust) if u dont know intake. They all look same

[@swordflash1]

Thanx very much for the video i just just to ask where can i find the MAP sensor on my car’s motor ( misubishi grandis 2,0 did diesel Audi motor ) thanx again

[@CycloneCyd]

don't know on that motor, but it shouldn't be hard to find. It's usually on the inlet manifold somewhere

[@swordflash1]

Cyclone Cyd ok thanks man

[@johnkaimins9998]

It is also important to clean the electrical connectors leading to the MAP / MAF!

[@CycloneCyd]

Yes. Excellent point. Thanks for the input 🤘🤘

[@Puppunanne]

A real miracle that the sensor was not destroyed after you sprayed cleaner into it. In the immediate future, maybe no mistakes. But then maybe yes! And this is why the sensor died. New costs 25 euros

[@CycloneCyd]

What rubbish

[@LDantinhas]

Hi can you use brake cleaner to wash the MAF sensor as well (the sensor right after the air filter) ?

[@CycloneCyd]

Yes you can. Indeed, I do. See here kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGfJqaump91kfJo

[@xinixxagnix201]

No way, you need CRC Mass Air Flow cleaner for the ''MAF'' Never use brake cleaner, it will destroy the MAF ;)

[@CycloneCyd]

@@xinixxagnix201 NO it won't. MAFs are made of metal wires (platinum mainly) and ceramics (some even have a glass film coating). So, please explain how a cleaning solvent will wreck this??

[@LDantinhas]

Cyclone Cyd he thinks it’s made of sugar spice and everything nice, so you must use a spray of soft sugar from heaven made of angel clouds 🤣

[@ohboy2592]

You can use any cleaner that doesn’t leave any residue. Some cleaners leave a residue and that can destroy your sensor if it’s a hot wire sensor. The residue will get too hot on the sensor. All MAF cleaners are residue free. Certain brake cleaners are residue free and some are not.

[@marianbadea369]

Apart from the brake cleaner which can damage it, vaseline as well!? Why...!?!? That grease can end up on the sensor!

[@4883fred]

Need reset?

[@CycloneCyd]

NO, not usually.

[@endurofan9854]

isnt that a MAF sensor? mass air flow sensor... map sensor meassures the vacuum i saw a pin like thing at the middle wich is what was n the MAF sensor that measures the flow of air

[@CycloneCyd]

Nope, it's a MAP (manifold absolute pressure) sensor. A MAF is usually a 'hot wire' sensor. www.densoproducts.com/map-vs-maf-whats-the-difference

[@mac4boys541]

And it has a temperature reader, the small bulb in the centre at 1.28

[@dubsense]

You sure that brake cleaner should be used?

[@CycloneCyd]

Any good spray cleaner is fine, so long as it leaves NO residue

[@Grenadieros]

There are specific spray for this job, NOT carburettor of brake cleaner ! Mass Air Flow Sensor Cleaner kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYPJkoOciciZha8

[@haku4841]

I wouldn’t use brake cleaner you realise it is a sensor they can easily brake. I’d use maf cleaner or at worst electronic cleaner

[@CycloneCyd]

What is important here is not so much the name given to the cleaner (marketing mostly), but that the cleaner you use contains no oils or other chemicals and *leaves no residue.* As mentioned many carb and contact cleaners do leave residue. Brake cleaner is the only one out there that *_never_* leaves a residue.. It won't harm the sensor in the slightest - rare earth metals and ceramics are tough.

[@_________________7791]

oh yeahh offcourse it must be 100% a Volkswagen! When it comes to a dirty clogged map sensor!

[@CycloneCyd]

Is it just me? Or do VW seem to deliberately over engineer simple stuff so that it's bound to fail? PCV valves are a case in point

[@1964Cobo]

Dont use brake cleaner. Best way to clean is electro contact cleaner. Dont spray directly to sensor as this guy did, since you can damage membrane that is esential part of the sensor.

[@turbomalibu-vf9zg]

Never use brake cleaner or carburetor cleaner. Leaves a residue. Use the right cleaners.

[@CycloneCyd]

Brake cleaner leaves no residue and neither do most carb cleaners. Check the tin or website for each individual product.

[@nunyabuziness8421]

Never ever use brake cleaner on that sensor only carburetor cleaner

[@stask85]

1:48 you're cleaning it and all the dirt is dripping right on / in your engine ... ouch

[@CycloneCyd]

It's an old, dirty engine. So what?

[@user-hl5kf7kq6r]

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[@boarders5]

That's because the excess is on top of the engine 🤣

[@cp7729]

its cool just do it over your engine

[@CycloneCyd]

The warmth of the engine evaporates it away

[@GeneN3940]

better spray the MAP sensor cleaner away from engine compartment

[@moushe786]

Next vid... "How to clean engine bay after spraying the map sensor crap all over it"...

[@CycloneCyd]

😂😂😂 aren't you a wag❗