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    Question Mazda 3 MAF sensor screw stripped the plastic in Airbox cover

    Hi all,

    I was having CEL re: MAF sensor, so I took 2 screws off to clean the sensor
    afterwards, when I tried to put it back, I found one of the 2 screws didn't have any end feel
    turns it it stripped the plastic grooves on the airbox.

    So currently I only have 1 screw holding it tight.
    Question is: would this cause any airflow issue, and where can I find a replacement for the airbox lid?

    Mazda 3 2012 GX, non-sky

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    Default Re: Mazda 3 MAF sensor screw stripped the plastic in Airbox cover

    Quote Originally Posted by ptgrad2012 View Post
    Hi all,

    I was having CEL re: MAF sensor, so I took 2 screws off to clean the sensor
    afterwards, when I tried to put it back, I found one of the 2 screws didn't have any end feel
    turns it it stripped the plastic grooves on the airbox.

    So currently I only have 1 screw holding it tight.
    Question is: would this cause any airflow issue, and where can I find a replacement for the airbox lid?

    Mazda 3 2012 GX, non-sky
    You could always check wreckers for the lid.

    You could also try using a slightly larger self tapping screw on the stripped hole.


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    Default Re: Mazda 3 MAF sensor screw stripped the plastic in Airbox cover

    Quote Originally Posted by Flagrum_3 View Post
    You could always check wreckers for the lid.

    You could also try using a slightly larger self tapping screw on the stripped hole.


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    Never had experience with wreckers, do they charge by which part you take or just entry fee?

    thanks

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    Default Re: Mazda 3 MAF sensor screw stripped the plastic in Airbox cover

    Quote Originally Posted by ptgrad2012 View Post
    Never had experience with wreckers, do they charge by which part you take or just entry fee?

    thanks
    I haven't used a wreckers in years, so sorry can't answer your question. Maybe others here can chime in and answer for you.

    I would just suggest you call the wreckers before hand and ask how they work because most likely they're all different.


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