Did i mess up a simple cleaning of a MAP sensor

1992 CADILLAC DEVILLE
110,000 MILES
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IMESSUP
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I went to wipe down the MAP sensor with MAP cleaner and I only unplugged the connector from the sensor then i sprayed both ends directly with MAP spay. my question is, do I need to replace the wires as well or just the sensor?
May 22, 2020 at 5:27 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

First, you cannot clean the mass airflow sensor. The part that gets carbon on the end has hardened carbon and causes it not to read correctly. There is no cleaner made that will remove the carbon from the sensor end.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-mass-air-flow-sensor-maf

The cleaner will clean the outside area very well.

Why are you attempting to clean it?

Roy
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