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1994 Toyota 4Runner Repair Question


Topics covered: Door, Sensor.
Mileage: 31,147 miles.

Asked on July 8, 2012

Where is the MAF?

Trying to locate the MAF on 94 4runner 3vz-fe so i can clean it. and is it the hot wire type? thanks!
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Answer

Replied on July 8, 2012

It is on top of the air cleaner assembly.

Tiny Answered by DrCranknWrench (expert)
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Replied on July 8, 2012

I took that off and looked inside behind the door flap and i don't see the wire i have to spray. behind that flap is a small plastic tube coming from top(1cm long x 3mm wide). is that the thing i clean? thanks alot for your reply im having trouble finding info on this.

Tiny Response from Aykoss
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Replied on July 8, 2012

That is what you should clean. Make sure you use Mass Air Flow Cleaner as they are very sensitive. One reson you may be having trouble is that it is often referred to as and Air Flow Meter and it has the air temperature sensor integrated into it.

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Replied on July 17, 2012

not the hot wire type maf. can't be cleaned. need a new one. thanks.

Tiny Response from Aykoss
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Replied on July 20, 2012

Glad it worked out. Come back anytime you need anything.

Tiny Answered by DrCranknWrench (expert)
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