How to clean Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAF) 2016-2021 Chevy Malibu

[@Theerealanthony]

Give a like & Sub to the channel if you agree 🤟🏾💪🏽grow with me

[@AngelicaTV1000k]

I had to leave a comment because I just did everything you said to do in the video the check engine light did stay on so I went back inside and told my dad and he said to disconnect the battery I did and ta-da it worked. Thank you so much I recommend this video guys

[@Theerealanthony]

Glad to know it worked out for you, is was another trick you could’ve used to get the engine light off but it works that way as well I just didn’t wanna disconnect mines but either way I’m happy for you 😏let the Malibu be great again lol

[@yurigarcia9800]

My dad just tole me the same thing lmao hoping it works

[@Theerealanthony]

@@yurigarcia9800 lol yeah it’s cool it works both ways if it does pop up again just buy a new sensor it’s less then $30 for sure cheap fix and it’s easy to replace you can use the same video for instruction if needed

[@AngelicaTV1000k]

@@Theerealanthony It came back on 😫

[@Theerealanthony]

@@AngelicaTV1000k I would just replace it sadly mines ended up back on to afterwards, I wonder though were you driving or it came on when you started it

[@tywilliams8270]

Thank you for this ❤ first time car girl and this was a perfect explanation and visual

[@Theerealanthony]

@@tywilliams8270 I appreciate you watching, and the tips as well I’ll keep that in mind

[@PresshureDavenport]

I feel so handy for a lady. Local autozone said I needed to replace because it had the same code. I didn't want to pay for parts and labor so to the internet I came. Seen a couple forms that said try cleaning it first so to KZbin I came. Found your video so wish me luck 😂😂😂😂. If nothing else I know what part to get and how to change it myself 🎉🎉 I'd say that's a win!

[@Theerealanthony]

@@PresshureDavenport I appreciate this comment please let me know if it worked for you, I ended up replacing mines but haven’t had the issue since I replaced them

[@PresshureDavenport]

@Theerealanthony it's looking like I'll have to replace the part. I took it apart and cleaned it. Put it back together, and the check engine light was still on. I disconnected the battery and reconnected the negative and the engine light is still on. I found the part on Amazon for $45 so once it gets delivered I'll update 😆

[@Theerealanthony]

@@PresshureDavenport and you should’ve went to auto zone or Oreilyys I think they had it cheaper if I’m not mistaking

[@PresshureDavenport]

@@Theerealanthony autozone wants 94

[@PresshureDavenport]

@Theerealanthony came back to check in lol got my Amazon part put it in went back to advanced ap they reset it with the little dodad boom no more check engine light. Also this loud azz humming noise upon accelerating that was present before is no longer there... Gotta say thanks again 👌🏼🙌🏽💪🏽

[@kevinwelch1065]

Cleaning the throttle body works also. Thats the path I took. After watching your video I will clean my mass flow sensor just to be safe fam. I subscribed to your channel!!!

[@Theerealanthony]

It’s funny you say that I do agree I’m dropping a video soon about that cause the light came back on and I had replace the part but decided to clean the throttle body as well since I was already under the hood and the car is running like a champ now and thanks a lot man I appreciate the sub. I’m here to help

[@RaShaud]

@@Theerealanthonywhen you replaced it did you have to do a relearn on the car

[@MegaRandomperson100]

Thank you! especially for showing the screwdriver to get. I had no idea how to remove those bolts. Bought a T15 at autozone and was able to get this done. Best video for this process!

[@ashleyneedstogeta]

Thanks for the video. My 2020 check engine light keeps going on and off. That dang p1101 code. AutoZone sold me the same cleaner. Gonna try to clean my sensor tomorrow.

[@Theerealanthony]

You’re welcome and yeah you’ll be surprised on how common that code is. I did the clean first but tbh the replacement sensor is so cheap like less then 30$ you could just replace it. Only mentioned that cause I cleaned mines then it went off but a couple weeks later it happened again and I changed it out an haven’t had the problem since

[@lisam.6152]

Thank you so much for this video. I'm older and had no clue! I really appreciate it.

[@Theerealanthony]

@@lisam.6152 I appreciate you for watching & making a comment thank you 🙏🏾

[@eastcoastgurrl]

Hi, I took my vehicle to get a diagnosis at Auto Zone and my Mass Flow Sensor needs to be replaced. This was super helpful!!!

[@joshuaryan8694]

Good video! I cleaned my MAF because I was only getting 7km/L even if I baby the car in the Ecozone. Now back up to 11/12KM/L which is 26-28 MPG.

[@Theerealanthony]

I appreciate you watching man, glad I could give you some clarity. Gas mileage has been better since the fix. I didn’t drop a video which I have one but I replaced it cause mines did come back on I had a faulty sensor tho and I’ve been good ever since

[@heroesofruin27]

Wow I get like 38 to 40 mpg in my Malibu 2020 but I am driver in the country so maybe that’s the reason

[@coolehigh7433]

Just did for my 2019. Thorough Bruh. Shout out to the steady cam too!

[@farhanahmed4242]

I just put a new mas and an air filter but the check engine light is on and reads the same problem…the car rides fine what else could the problem be?

[@playboytreezn6004]

alil off subject but I use the FIXD code scanner.. It tells you everything you need to know n it's not expensive

[@elijahthruston9114]

I have 2017 Malibu but no lights or anything comes on but sometimes when im at a light and it turns green and I accelerate, I think for some reason its slowly accelerates and seeing this I thought about changing mines but no sensor or alert comes on, so I shouldn’t touch it ?

[@alysia3961]

My 2016 is idling really rough and jerks a lot. Do you think that could be a MAF sensor? My check engine light came on but my dad said it was just a sensor and he cleared it 😒 but I am also ordering an o2 sensor. Any suggestions? My car does have 122,xxx miles

[@GTSPRTRCNG]

ok so when your chck engine light comes on how does thateffect the car if its the mas flow i mean why is it that it would go bad to cause your check engine light to come on in the first place..

[@snoopbell1]

Also keep battery disconnected for 15min will get light off

[@RaShaud]

When you replaced the part after it can’t back on did u have to relearn the car

[@Theerealanthony]

Yes I've heard and it worked for me just to drive the car I have seen it go off on its own once the car moves for a couple of mins putting it on a code reader might trigger that to happen faster, did you just clean or replace the part ? Cause idk if you went thru the comments but this was a temporary fix and I ended up just buying another sensor and used the same steps to replace it the part is super cheap if it don't work. I think total under 30$ the part like 20 but if you choose to clean it you know you gotta buy the spray

[@josephperez255]

After I did this, I still got the p1101 code. What else can it be.. great video

[@rocky__b211]

Dirty throttle body, clogged pcv valve, or vacuum leak in the air system

[@mohsennaif7982]

Check maf sensor

[@glitchthecat5011]

Good video, Might I add that it is always better to reset the ECU, That way you know for a fact if they easily pull that code again then you need to replace your sensor. Also it's good to replace the air filter at the same time

[@Theerealanthony]

I appreciate the comment and info cause yes I have read that idk why I forgot to add that in the video but yes I agree with this to whoever comes across the video

[@Chxkorta2594]

You can take it off with the scanner aswell if it comes back just replace it

[@TheMuskyMafia]

My mpg is only 22 in city and not driving fast. U think this would help and cleaning throttle body flap and sides?

[@Theerealanthony]

Could definitely help if it hasn’t been checked cause it can get a lot of dust in stuff in there. Do you have any codes showing ? Might have something fuel ejector wise that’s killing your gas. I didn’t experience bad gas mileage well at least I didn’t notice it

[@TheMuskyMafia]

@@Theerealanthony I just bought this dam car like 45 days ago and it seems good everywhere just not getting the mpg it should and the 2 to 3 shift is like delayed. Not slipping but like it don't drop the rpm to the next gear fast like the other shifts it kinda hangs up like it's stuck for a second. I hope I don't owe 12k on a shitty ass car lol. It's under 95k miles and my cousins got cruze with almost same engine and same exact trans that has 223k and still runs and drives, so I went for this. Kinda wishing I didn't

[@Theerealanthony]

@@TheMuskyMafia damn bro first congrats but I agree I hope not either, random thought but have you looked at the color of that transmission fluid since you’ve had it ? And it’s something called a throttle body not on this car I had the issue but I know cleaning that out as well with a cleaner specifically helps gas mileage as well. But I think that shifting is something completely different. I’ve noticed things every now and again switching from drive to reverse when backing in it does something weird but I’m not sure if it’s the same thing you experiencing? But hold on your saying you replaced sensor in this video in now your experiencing those issues?

[@daniellenicole6316]

I pulled out the little red pin (when you said don't worry you break it) and the small black tab underneath it snapped off.. any idea what I can do about?

[@Theerealanthony]

Are you meaning the piece you stick the red pin inside ? the harness or the sensor piece snapped off?

[@daniellenicole6316]

@@Theerealanthony yes... The black piece you push down inside the red piece and I can't get the wires unplugged for anything 😭

[@Theerealanthony]

​@daniellenicole6316 okay meaning you just can't pull it off the sensor or it's broke ? If you can't get it off just grab from the sides it's going to be stuck like that the first time being replaced, you could always unscrew first if you think that would give you a better grip but you'll still have to take it off to change it or clean it

[@daniellenicole6316]

@@Theerealanthony can I still pull it off even though the black tab broke off?

[@Theerealanthony]

@@daniellenicole6316 honestly I would like to see exactly what your talking about cause yes I assume you can still pull it off but then again it sounds like you may need a new harness connector if it's broke I would think it wouldn't hold like it should with a piece missing

[@toonyjordan]

I changed the part but the engune light is still on 😖 and i dropped the locking clip inside the car while changin it 😵‍💫 its in secure but idk wat wkse to do

[@Theerealanthony]

@@toonyjordan either you can wait until it turns off on it’s on, or you can reset the engine light as well. And definitely should buy another locking clip just for a peace of mind I’m not sure if it could fall out

[@joseluciano176]

Did you disconnect the battery

[@Theerealanthony]

No i did not honestly you got me thinking like did I 😂😂

[@deeeeway4761]

What spray is that ?

[@Theerealanthony]

@@deeeeway4761 mass air flow sensor cleaner

[@Halcot]

is the one of air flow issues is delay the start engine?

[@Валентин-р5с]

На каком пробеге это понадобилось?

[@lizqueenme3496]

I’m also wondering should we spray inside the port

[@Theerealanthony]

To be honest I did spray a light mist inside of the port that I didn’t show on the video but you have to make sure everything’s is for sure dry before you reassemble everything. I waited a while then wiped with microfiber towel just to be sure

[@marktolosa428]

I'm having the engine power reduced I checked fuses I got 2p17 chevy malibu if I drive on freeway it will pop up at high-speed but if I turn off car for 10 seconds it will go away but then come back

[@Ur2011Majesty]

Replace the gas pedal

[@kevinhayles6849]

I put coolant in mines and the check engine lights comes on ....wondering what happen

[@Theerealanthony]

We’re you having the issue I had at all ? Or you just happen to top off the coolant and a light came on afterwards ?

[@kevinhayles6849]

@Theerealanthony top off the coolant and then that happens

[@Theerealanthony]

@@kevinhayles6849 have you cleaned your filter yet? And was the the levels of the car, getting to hot ? Before you added coolant

[@kevinhayles6849]

@@Theerealanthony no it was a cold ...and I haven't change it yet I will going to do a maintenance service

[@robertschris82]

What about code P0172?

[@Theerealanthony]

I’ll have to check it out and comment back in not familiar with that code off the back of my head

[@mikea.3547]

Thanks for the clear instructions, I need to do this with my 2019

[@Theerealanthony]

Your welcome! Glad I could help man that winter weather hit and that happened the first day we got snow lol . Sub to the channel if you’ll like I’ll be posting more with the car and others vids as well thanks for watching 🤟🏾

[@heroesofruin27]

So I start my 2020 Chevy Malibu Lt runs fine till I put it in reverse or drive as soon as I let go of brake the car jerks and engine shuts off anyone know what this is I have no engine lights coming on beside change oil warning???

[@Martin-sq2rz]

Mine is doing the same but without turning off and I had a check engine light recently but then it went away

[@heroesofruin27]

@@Martin-sq2rz how many miles does your car have and have you ever had the transmission fluid changed ????

[@heroesofruin27]

@@Martin-sq2rz if you have not done that then it’s your gears on the transmission have wore out that’s what happened to mine I have to pay 6 grand to get a new transmission put in

[@wildertree]

Thanks man

[@Theerealanthony]

@@wildertree thank you for watching 💪🏽

[@virgotaylor9818]

Laughing because I’m left handed 😅but we get the job done kmsl

[@Theerealanthony]

😂😂I swear I seen this in just shook my head like you understand 🤣🤣could be easier but it is what it is

[@krunchyt4co293]

great video brother, i was wondering did you have any shaking of the car and weird up and down idling ?> i have a 2016 malibu and just started doing this...

[@Theerealanthony]

Just seeing this but I have experienced a jerk when switching gears when the auto stop is on, not sure if that’s even connected. But I haven’t lost power or any shaking. If your meaning when after replacing it it does this please write me back in let me know ?

[@krunchyt4co293]

@@Theerealanthony thanks for replying, I got it fixed by simply spraying MAF cleaner. now my car is running like new! if they issue restarts in the future ill buy the sensor itself.

[@Theerealanthony]

@@krunchyt4co293 your welcome man I appreciate the comment for sure it helps the video reach others so thanks a lot! But good to know yeah that usually works cause it just gets dirty so it saved you a $100 bucks for the replacement part I have made a video if you need to replace it I have to drop it soon. And right if it happens again which it did for me I replaced it and it’s running like a champ again and car start works again consistently

[@krunchyt4co293]

@@Theerealanthony thank you! now i can focus into getting new tires aha!

[@Theerealanthony]

@Krunchyt4co lol I understand that man the grind never stops bro 💪

[@SkyVega-lp7rq]

You don't have to disconnect the battery?

[@Theerealanthony]

No but you Can but i didn’t have no issues afterwards has ran fine

[@KylePayne-o6i]

Gotta have that smoke detector chirp

[@Theerealanthony]

@@KylePayne-o6i Lmaoo that’s the only way

[@lizqueenme3496]

Hey so I have code p1101 my car loss acceleration, the engine revs but the car creeps.. do you think this is why

[@Theerealanthony]

It can be the first thing to look for it’s usually this, but if your losing power you probably need to replace it instead of cleaning it, the part is like a $100 with taxes and you’ll do the same steps to replace. Clean is the cheap fix but replacing it is worth it if that’s the exact code that’s popping up

[@Theerealanthony]

What year do you have?

[@charlesmoody9313]

I cleaned mines today

[@Theerealanthony]

@@charlesmoody9313 how is it running? Did that do the trick ?

[@GaryInHell]

My T15 bit is too small

[@Theerealanthony]

I would assume you have a different year then mines cause that’s definitely the screw size I had to buy the tool cause I didn’t have it.

[@Theerealanthony]

You have a tool box ?

[@GaryInHell]

@@Theerealanthony Yeah I had to use T20 bit so maybe mine slightly diff or Dealer lost OG ones and replaced them idk but I got it worked out. Appreciate the video. I’m hoping I can pass dumb ass emissions now. Big ass scam lol

[@jonahdacrane6995]

So did the light turned off? Cuz u failed to show the outcome of ur video!

[@Theerealanthony]

I'll keep that in mind for the next video I appreciate it but yeah the light went off, if yours doesn't the replacement is the same process and cost around $97 for a new sensor

[@jonahdacrane6995]

Thanks for getting back at me, $97 🤔 hmm it was a leak on the airhose my light finally went off. Thanks buddy!

[@gman8464]

Great video man thanks

[@Theerealanthony]

No thank you for watching🙌🏾 glad I could help

[@Artcamofficial]

i appreciate the video ! thanks

[@Theerealanthony]

Your welcome, thanks for watching share it someone it could help 🙏🏾

[@relali2009]

Sometimes engine stays until you drive the car few miles so it clears up

[@Theerealanthony]

I did notice that I did some reading where they were saying drive it a couple miles to get the code reset it’s self

[@bornofgod]

I only needed to watch the first 10 seconds to see this is someone who doesn't know what he is doing.

[@Theerealanthony]

lol appreciate the comment man 😂

[@rtaylor3670]

People: you can do most tests and repairs yourself. I would spray alot more on hot wires bubs

[@v4ch3r0n]

WHY DOES THIS CAR GO SO FAST

[@traphinezarsah]

I have a 2019 and it keeps stoping while I’m driving .

[@Theerealanthony]

You most likely need to replace it, it’s a $100 Part and you can replace it using this video

[@AdamRoosa]

Liar…… it’s a T20

[@Theerealanthony]

😂appreciate your comment, glad I could help

[@Destto12]

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[@marvinreese9564]

𝓅𝓇o𝓂o𝓈𝓂 😻

[@Theerealanthony]

I appreciate the love follow the channel for me I’ll appreciate it

[@GOODFELLA-uk6rz]

nice video good looking out bro

[@Theerealanthony]

@@GOODFELLA-uk6rz no prob bro I appreciate you watching like the video for me if you haven’t please and thank you