Equinox Terrain SRX - Clean Mass Air Flow MAF Sensor

[@bobwieland9345]

I did this maintenance job on my Equinox along with some other videos you provide. I am almost becoming a mechanic. Thanks for all the help.

[@NexusAuto]

No problem at all. I really appreciate the feedback across all the videos. Great motivation for me to keep making videos!

[@loudtim265]

Great stuff! My wife is complaining about her Equinox hesitating and MAF is my first thought, mainly because I know the car has been well maintained. Thanks for this! Liked & Subscribed.

[@NexusAuto]

No problem at all! Thanks for the like and sub too! Much appreciated

[@user-td3ei7gx9i]

Excellent! Very helpful! Will save $75-$100 by cleaning it!

[@NexusAuto]

@@user-td3ei7gx9i absolutely! Money saved is always a win!

[@hoodworkstechnique1782]

👍🏿 cant wait. Just redone sparks & wires. Trying to get some power back

[@NexusAuto]

Awesome, sounds like you are getting some good stuff done. Glad to hear this video will help

[@garylam6233]

Thanks man I really appreciate your mechanical info . GMC Terrain has gas smell when idling haven’t had any code readings yet . But I was thinking mass air flow sensor as being culprit! Went to you tube clicked in problem and sensor and Walaah the rest is history! Thank you for your video Much appreciated I did subscribe and I hit the like and notification bell ! 👏👏👏👏👍👍👍

[@NexusAuto]

That's awesome news! Glad to see you found this video and it will be helpful! Really appreciate the like/sub/notifications too! Means a lot! Have a great weekend!

[@tiogabill6240]

Thanks strait forward and very clear Thanks for the know how.

[@NexusAuto]

@@tiogabill6240 you're welcome! Thank you for leaving great feedback!

[@GeraldYelle]

Thanks a lot. Very good video. What size wrench did you use to remove the screws? Appreciate the help.

[@NexusAuto]

Thanks, much appreciated. I used a 5.5mm socket..it's an uncommon size

[@jesslanders1700]

Thank you, bro.

[@NexusAuto]

@@jesslanders1700 no problem!

[@Florida1963]

Great video Hi my 20221 Chevy Equinox came up with a code P1101 it said alot has to do with MAF sensor my check engine came on do you think if I clean my MAF sensor like this video would help to finally clear the check engine light thank you kindly OH BTW I changed my air filter to a Fram air filter would that bring on the check engine light thanks only like 40,000 miles on my car

[@NexusAuto]

@@Florida1963 hey. A dirty mass air flow sensor could cause a P1101. I'm not saying it's the only cause (as they sensor itself could be bad or there could be a wiring issue, for example), but it's definitely possible. It's worth giving it a clean first. Also, the Fram filter, if installed correctly, should not cause the code to come up.

[@MarioRamirez-fp4fq]

My Wife’s 2017 Equinox Idles Up And Down When Stopped Any Suggestion On What To Fix Or Do?

[@NexusAuto]

Unfortunately, I couldn't directly say without being there to test/ scan the car. There could be so many causes. But I would start with checking the air filter, cleaning the MAF and cleaning the throttle body. Those are fairly easy fixes and low cost. But it could be anything from a vacuum leak to an Ignition or fuel issue, to a clog in the airflow. Hard to say for sure

[@raulmunoz2022]

Hello do you know how much g/s you have to read?

[@NexusAuto]

Unfortunately, I don't have the spec for g/s. I tried to get it, but could not

[@DeeBlair]

can u use alcohol to clean it with being a female idk what im really doing and can't afford a garage bill or automatic

[@NexusAuto]

@DeeBlair hey, great questions. Unfortunately, i wouldn't recommend alcohol to clean the sensor. These sensors are very sensitive and alcohol has a different reaction to carbon build up and takes longer to dry vs the mass air flow sensor cleaner.

[@DeeBlair]

@ thanks for the help

[@NexusAuto]

@DeeBlair you're welcome. And good luck! 😁👍🏾

[@joelane69]

How long should it take for it to dry?

[@NexusAuto]

Not long at all. A couple of minutes

[@joelane69]

@@NexusAuto Thanks a lot! It worked out great!

[@lauraalejandranieto]

Great

[@NexusAuto]

Awesome!

[@chrisssmith3206]

DOES THE MAF HAVE A FUSE????

[@NexusAuto]

It would, but it may not be an individual fuse. Most likely the ECM fuse would also control the MAF, but can't say for sure.

[@akmasn9429]

Such a damn seneor! Car wont start at all, no any fault codes 😔

[@NexusAuto]

That's so frustrating. Did you check the starter and battery?

[@akmasn9429]

@@NexusAuto No, its a MAF issue.. But without any code error Car started with maf harness off!

[@NexusAuto]

@@akmasn9429 ah gotcha. Sounds like you have a bad/shorted MAF to me. Did you try cleaning it? Most times, it needs to be replaced, but there are rare instances where just a cleaning work.

[@akmasn9429]

@@NexusAuto i did indeed, doesn't work, without it car stalls, but can be started at least.. need to be replaced for sure, the confusing thing was the absence of any error code.

[@NexusAuto]

@@akmasn9429 That actually happens sometimes with MAF. If the MAF shorts, the car has default programming that is goes to (which is why the car still works when you unplug the MAF). Sometimes, if the MAF operation before it failed is similar to the default programming, the car may not throw the code. It does happen, and make diagnostics annoying sometimes. Just in case, make sure to check the wiring and harness too. Make sure there is no shorts or breaks in the wire. You may replace the MAF, only to find the signal or ground wire was bad. That has happened too, but is rare.

[@user-td3ei7gx9i]

Excellent! Very helpful! Will save $75-$100 by cleaning it!