Just after some thoughts and feedback on purchasing a new MAF. The current MAF is under warranty as was fitted on 15th august 2011 and has covered just 2,000miles in this time. I am 99% sure it is the MAF that is at fault given research and testing that I have done. I am unsure if a genuine porsche bosch MAF was fitted after reading an article on the Porsche MAF's here...
Porsche Boxster MAF (Mass Air Flow) Sensor
It states the following;
A contact at BOSCH who make the sensors for Porsche admitted to me that there are differences (even though the part numbers are the same!) between the ones sold in the aftermarket in BOSCH boxes and the ones sold to Porsche in Porsche boxes or bags. A genuine sensor from Porsche costs between £300 and £500 depending on the engine model, and the Bosch ones are much cheaper. However, the Bosch items tend not to last as long, are made/calibrated to lower spec's and fail much sooner than the Genuine parts. Its even been said that the ones sold in Bosch boxes are often ones which have failed Porsche quality assurance testing. Also a Genuine item comes with a 2 year garauntee from Porsche, even if installed by an independent specialist.
Does anyone have any thoughts on the above and if I have to shell out on a replacement myself, I presume it is highly advised to seek a replacement from Porsche direct?
Thanks,
Gaz