My MAF needs to be replaced. Porsche Center quoted me a left arm for a genuine Porsche MAF, they gave me the part number 98660612501 and Boschīs equivilent MAF has part number 0-280-218-055. BUT, Pelican Parts specifies that IF the your car is a 2000 model (mine is a 2000), it has part number 996.606.124.00 and HAS to be replaced with the same type and part number.
So I find it strange that Porsche Center didnīt say I needed this one, but quoted me with the latest one.
So, my question is; can I safely order the latest MAF from Bosch with part number 98660612501 and just make sure I update the latest DME software to accommodate the newer style sensor?
Here is what Pelican Parts are saying about MAFs and read also the chart of part numbers:
If you own a 2000 Boxster or 2000 Boxster S, then you need to make sure that you have the proper sensor installed. Much confusion lies in the fact that most people don't know if their car has been updated by Porsche or not. If the old sensor that you removed is 996.606.124.00, then you need to replace it with the same part number (or have Porsche update your DME software to accommodate the newer style sensor: see Technical Service Bulletin 1/00 2445 Air Flow Sensor -- dated 4-18-00). If the old sensor you're removing ends in 125.00 or 125.01, then replace it with 986.606.125.01 (the latest version available).
Read more here:
Pelican Technical Article: Troubleshooting and Replacing the Boxster Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAF) - 986 / 987