Mazda2 | MAF Sensor Cleaning How-To

[@dannypresson4815]

Thank you for you video. It helped me enormously. Kinda rusty w mechanic work but w patience I got through it. The engine light has been coming on. You and AutoZone fixed me up.

[@CircleOfSignfighters]

Yo MAFs are important as hell. Should be part of the standard air filter and sparks change. Throttle body cleaning is no big thing either, just pop the hose, spritz it with the right cleaner and give it a wipe! Keep uploading man, I appreciate your vids.

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

And I appreciate you for watching! ✌🏻

[@MrGeekGamer]

I don't think that Mazda 2 content is the only thing people come here for.

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

Judging by the analytics of how-to videos vs my vlogs that are more personal, I’d argue that people typically come for free information and don’t give a crap about me or the things I like. If you could see the analytics on some of my videos, people immediately click away if the video starts with a shot of my talking face. That’s a broad statement, of course. I’m sure that there are plenty of subscribers that genuinely enjoy my personality, and I appreciate being able to communicate with them.

[@patriciacutts774]

I've been cleaning maf sensors for years using IPA, works every time with me

[@MM-cr7dq]

Just did this today - thanks for information, job went smoothly.

[@m2nonskyactiv710]

We Love Mazda, The Best Of Japan

[@LotoroE]

Just done this on my Mazda 2. Excellent info chap, thank you very much! Inspected and cleaned the throttle body inlet too - had a little bit of crud in there but not much. Let's see what happens!

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

Glad to help! Thanks for watching! ✌🏻

[@byrondixon4648]

Love the green shirt with the green car. Was thinking I'd have to take the throttle body off and clean for my rough idle fix, but I'll definitely try this first. 🤞

[@emirates2001]

I like Mazda2, Thanks to all your Videos.

[@davoodherbal]

Good man, will give it a go in a week time! Thank you.

[@MegaNinjaMonkeyZord]

Computer reset method posted by car questions also helps a bit with roughness of idle

[@stevedundee866]

Do you have a link to show how to do the computer reset ?

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

@stevedundee866 Disconnect the battery for a few minutes. Easy.

[@stevedundee866]

@@HiroshimaSpirit wow..something SO simple yet it worked ?!! Thank you so much for recommending that fix. I was thinking I needed to clean the MAF. Now my little Mazda 2 seems ok. Really appreciate your channel and all your hard work making these videos. All the best 🚗👍

[@FenrirsBite77]

Hey man what other channels would you recommend for MAZDA2 / Demio DIY content? Yours was the best.

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

I have yet to see another with this much comprehensive content, but I also don’t really watch other people’s videos.

[@leon-f3o9t]

Thanks HiroshimaSpirit fixed my idle fluctauations! Mazda 2 TS2 2009 same green colour. :o)

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

Nice! Glad to help! ✌🏻

[@TimBambu.Racing]

Thanks for reminding me I need an air filter and will do this as at the same time.

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

No worries! Haha

[@TimBambu.Racing]

I clean mine usually every year when I do an air filter change.

[@stevejensen2751]

Yep mine needs doing., but I'm too lazy so its crap tick over for me. Oh and my air con wants a recharge, guess what, yeah that ain't going to happen either.

[@david121592]

Great video cant wait to try it on my Mazda2. Any tips on replacing the catalytic converter?

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

I’ve never had to do it on either of mine, but I imagine it’s just a remove and replace kind of situation.

[@felipecastillo112]

Great video !! Thanks for the info

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

Thanks! Glad to help! ✌🏻

[@cristophergarrido9443]

thank you!!!

[@nonyabusinaz5877]

I just did this with an air filter change Ill let you know how it goes, thanks!

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

Thanks for watching! ✌🏻

[@moremoneytips9995]

Thanks very much for your informative video! I'm going to do that with my Mazda. When you disconnected the battery, were your control modules, radio code and other systems negatively affected? Were there no ill effects at all? Thanks :)

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

You’ll have to reset your clock/radio stations and your odometer trip mileage will reset, but other than that there are no ill effects,

[@moremoneytips9995]

I appreciate your feedback :) This will save me from having to buy a battery memory retainer.

[@hugorenemendozaaguilar4203]

Hi guys i dont stand englihs but i like your videos

[@MsDestructo3]

You always do great videos. But I have something to fix, and I don't know what it's called. I've got a 2011 Mazda 2 with a standard transmission, and it's leaking brake fluid from a connection near the front of the car on the transmission. I'm sure the part needs to be replaced due to a broken seal, but I don't know what it is. Can you help me?

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

Clutch slave cylinder.

[@KAMELOT72]

Many thanks for this video. I may try this. My Mazda 2 (1.5 petrol 2009) is struggling to start when the engine is hot, many many cranks. when it's cold, first start of the day it's perfect. Any ideas where to look at otherwise?

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

Carefully clean your crank angle sensor with a sensor safe cleaner.

[@KAMELOT72]

@@HiroshimaSpirit Thank you! I have done some research and this sensor seems difficult to reach, argh. No sure if I can do it myself and the sensor needs to be positioned back carefully.

[@yeolblt]

Thanks for your informative video! My Mazda has an uneven idle only on a cold start. Do you think it's due to a dirty MAF? Thanks 😊

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

Could be!

[@yeolblt]

@@HiroshimaSpirit Thanks 🙂

[@mugglescience360]

Man this is perfect as I need to do this! Can I ask, did you use a rag to clean out the throttle body or just spray it out? I’ve heard some horror stories about touching the butterfly valve messing up your idle on these as they are electronic. Another Q if that’s ok :p Do you have to apply quite a lot of force to get the accessory belt tensioner to move on these cars? I couldn’t fit my ratchet on it with the space like you did so had to use a spanner and just couldn’t get it to move. I think it might if I pop a jack handle over that spanner but it’ll be sketchy.

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

I popped the butterfly open by hand to spray fluid on the back side and nothing bad happened. I’m told that the throttle body automatically regulates itself. There is no IAC valve or anything like that. Judging by my experience, I’d say it’s fine to touch with your hands.

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

As far as the belt tensioner, you need a good bit of leverage to move it enough to release the belt. If you’re worried about breaking it or something when you say sketchy, I wouldn’t be. They seem to be constructed pretty strongly, and for good reason!

[@mugglescience360]

DaedalusZero Great! Ill get that sorted this weekend. Thanks for the help :)

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

No worries! Glad to help! ✌🏻

[@wyskun]

Hey. My mazda 2 2009y 1.3L have problem. Low RPM at idle (600rpm) and IT has very sensitive gas pedal. When I touch gas pedal just a little bit the RPM goes to 3000rpm at least. Where can be the problem?

[@johnmartin7597]

Good vids, mate. My Ol'boy has a 2009, Mazda 2, 1.4 diesel. What's the best scan tool (within reasonable budget) for the Mazda, do you think? I only have a wee Creader 319, I think that does basic engine codes. I'm looking for a scan tool that is abs, srs and dpf capable that would suit this Mazda and perhaps earn me a few quid. Thanks in advance mate; best regards John.

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

No idea, sorry. I’ve never owned or used a scan tool. lol

[@johnmartin7597]

@@HiroshimaSpirit no probs mate; thanks anyway 👍👍

[@81MUNSTER]

Hi, thanks for this Channel. I’m having an issue with my 2011 Mazda 2, when I turn on the AC I get a Idle/ humming sound. The car idles a bit. Only when I turn the AC on. Could this help my problem? Thank you for your help

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

Don’t know. I’m not there to hear it in person and I’m not a mechanic. Sorry

[@81MUNSTER]

HiroshimaSpirit I’ll give it a shot either way, thank you for your Channel

[@MadSniper553]

getting a clicking noise coming from my driver side door switch. anyone know what this is ? (the switch works but sounds like the window switch keeps clicking )

[@alexb.3741]

Hey man. My Mazda2 recently started making some problem. While driving, very often when I'm on a gas pedal, suddenly no power at all. It's like the gear on a neutral. I release the pedal, push it again and get the power. And so on. Can it be the MAF problem? Thank you

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

Without experiencing what you’re describing first hand, it’s tough to guess what that could be. Sorry!

[@ford262]

Hi. The CRC MAF sensor cleaner is not available here in the Philippines. Is electronic contact cleaner would be ok to use?

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

I don’t know, but wouldn’t use anything but MAF cleaner to be safe. Use whichever brand you can find. It doesn’t have to be CRC. That’s just the brand I use and recommend because they are proven.

[@ford262]

Thanks Bro.

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

No problem! Thanks for watching! ✌🏻

[@marcgarcia6080]

does this work for a high idling Mazda 2 ? I'm looking at one for sale but I noticed that it idles at 1500 almost towards 2000 idle

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

It idles that high when warm? And I’m not sure. I’ve never dealt with that problem myself.

[@jasonl3185]

Can you do a pvc valve replacement for this mazda 2plz

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

When either of my cars needs the PCV valve replaced, sure.

[@wrxsl]

Do you need to relearn the throttle position sensor after cleaning out the MAF sensor and does this also improve fuel economy?

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

No, and not that I noticed.

[@jasonl3185]

Bro do one on the thermostat change soon plz there isn't any videos out there that are good😔 I need to do on the wife car thanks

[@jasonl3185]

Oh yeah I did that have to remove 2 mounting bolts from the compressor just to get to the thermostat it's do able

[@stanvsamb]

My Mazda 2 has a really bad idle, I've been told that the egr might need replacing, but that's a expensive part so have avoided this. I've had the motor mount swapped, cleaned the maf, egr and throttle body but no good. What rpm does it idle at, mine floats around 500. So annoying, and I can't even be certain a new egr will fix it.

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

I believe that the correct idle speed is 700rpm. Could be 750. You could try removing and cleaning your existing EGR valve. I used to have a Protege5 and it had an idle issue that was cured by cleaning the EGR valve. 👍🏻

[@stanvsamb]

DaedalusZero yeah okay will have to give it a go when I get some time, egr is a pain to get to

[@tomaskuznetsov5698]

@@stanvsamb did you manage to fix your problem ? i'm having the same issue

[@stanvsamb]

@@tomaskuznetsov5698 no I didn't ended up selling the car sorry.

[@tomaskuznetsov5698]

@@stanvsamb that's one way to solve a problem, thanks anyway!

[@user-gelozay]

👍

[@ford262]

Hi Bro, I have a question. where's the fuel filter located for a mazda 2 1.3 engine?

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

Inside the fuel tank, integrated into the fuel pump.

[@sawandiralph3382]

Can u help me with a blinking hold light

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

Is the car behaving strangely?

[@sawandiralph3382]

@@HiroshimaSpirit yea the acceleration isn't steady sometimes jerky

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

Make sure you haven’t hit the hold/overdrive button on the gear selector. If the problem persists, you will need to have the fault code scanned to determine the problem.

[@WallStreetinWallStreetLLC]

What this sensor do?

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

Measures airflow going into the engine.

[@WallStreetinWallStreetLLC]

@@HiroshimaSpirit thank you for your time. Last question, is mazda 2 a car with out problems?

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

If you take care of them, they are very reliable.

[@therickychannel6545]

Every car needs a catch can

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

Couldn’t hurt. Maybe I’ll install one in the future!

[@hanihm1699]

Too dark