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Old 03-15-2011, 05:57 PM
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Default What size philip to use to remove "Map Sensor" ?

Hi guys,

Last summer, my car was chocking when i tried to accelerate from 0 MPH.
researched and realised i have the "whack map sensor" problem.

I wanted to clean whats under my map sensor today but i failed because i coulnt
remove the map sensor. I tried few of my screw drivers, it doesnt seem to have enough
torque.

What size philip should i use? My bolts are quite tight =/


Thank you.
Old 03-15-2011, 06:13 PM
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Just try a quick hammer hit on the end of the philips screw driver before unscrewing. As long as it fits shouldn't be a problem. Might just be seized or something.
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I used a large bit and a Li-Ion cordless driver. It had the torque to take the screws off with no effort at all.
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i tried to use philips but it seems they might damage the bolt.
They look really fragile those screws , i even used a ratchet to give more torque but no luck. I guess i dont have the right philip head?? Or maybe , previous owner used different screws..
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#2 Philips
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Would an impact driver work, or break something?
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When i tried breaking them loose, if i applied downward force + twisting motion, it would just strip them and they wouldn't come loose.

When i just applied light pressure + twisting, they came right off... makes no sense.
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WD40, soak for 10 min
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I used needle nose vice grips and got a good hold on them to break them loose.
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