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That's not a Phillips screw it is a JIS screw! Also the side that the flow touches will get dirty. Don't touch it spray with Mass Air Flow Sensor cleaner only! Never rub on that sensor with a dirty rag...
Thanks for uploading this. My RAV4 2003 (1AZ-FE engine) is revving itself over 2000 rpm when I start the engine, I'm not pressing the accelerator pedal, it's just idling like this and then after a few minutes the revs gradually reduce to a normal low idle. Otherwise it seems okay. Carefully cleaning the MAF sensor looks like a good idea.
Hi, did cleaning the MAF sensor change this behaviour? Mine does it too but I've heard it's normal and the engine does it when it's cold to heat itself up.
My 2002 Toyota RAV4 starts well, runs well until 50 miles, then it seems to be drowning, and develops slowly, also on slopes it is very weak and the engine light flashes
Hello Peter, I have a Rav 2001 3 door, 2.0 litre engine and I cannot find the MAF sensor. The air goes straight to the filter with no sensor in line ?. I am only getting 6 kilometers to a litre of fuel. Many people say that is the MAF sensor.......which I cannot find.
That s what happened to my 2002 rav4 dirty sensor .Revolution of engine on its own. I BROUGHT it to toyota i never knewvit was that so simple cleaning.
You can buy a spray can of Sensor Clean for this and spray right through the disconnected plastic air cleaner box where the MAF sits and not have to mess with those small screws. Regular cleaning with the spray when you change oil. Sensor Clean is a less powerful solvent than carb cleaner and is safe for all sensors.
I have a 2003 rav4 with 80k miles on it. i changed the spark plugs, belt and PCV valve, and cleaned the throttle body. I also ran seafoam through crankcase, oil and vacuum. and change oil with synthetic oil and air filter. also changed the differential fluid. will change the transmission and transfer case fluid. any other maintenance recommendations?
Great video! I've always heard to only use MAF cleaner and let it air-dry for 30-45 minutes. Anyways, I just bought a used, 1 owner 2003 RAV4 with good records of maintenance. It has the manual transmission which was very hard to find. Any issues that you know of with this generation of RAV4? I've heard the head gasket was a common issue. The dealership replaced mine before I bought it. Thanks Peter.
2003 has two models the acr20 and 21 ( manufacture date pre sept 2003) and acr22 and 23 post september 2003 ( not quite sure about model codes). one has a 2 litre engine th other has a 2.4 litre Make sure you get the right information for your car, for example the auto trans on the early model had a recall and should be avoided but the later models are fine. Ive owned both models (done more than 200000km) and have not found any major problems, never had problems with head gaskets, just regular sevicing and the car runs great. One thing when your clutch needs replacing it will "fail" quickly, once you notice slipage or problems selecting reverse, get it looked at and/or replaced or you may find yourself in need of a tow.
My 2002 Toyota RAV4 starts well, runs well until 50 miles, then it seems to be drowning, and develops slowly, also on slopes it is very weak and the engine light flashes. Thanks if you can answer
