Mass Air Flow/Boat Anchor

[san rensho]

Originally Posted by Gary Treasure

Good Morning

I just replaced my maf sensor over the weekend 2000 Boxster S it was shooting codes running poorly around 4000 rpm anyway. It basically is running better no codes, smooth idle. But feels like its dragging an anchor acceleration feels like a turbo-ed car with out the turbo, its flat as a squaws track if you get my drift.

Did i read in the forum somewhere about the on board computer having to be changed on some models or years ?

Where would u look next

I like the sarcasm on this forum so any opportunity for you to show off your intellect please do.

gt

Be sure you have the right MAF. MY 2000 there was a recall or TSB and they flashed or replaced the ECU and changed to a different MAF. Be sure the PN of the new Maf is exactly the same as the old MAF.

[Gary Treasure]

Originally Posted by san rensho

Be sure you have the right MAF. MY 2000 there was a recall or TSB and they flashed or replaced the ECU and changed to a different MAF. Be sure the PN of the new Maf is exactly the same as the old MAF.

Will do.

Thanks

[Gary Treasure]

Originally Posted by san rensho

Be sure you have the right MAF. MY 2000 there was a recall or TSB and they flashed or replaced the ECU and changed to a different MAF. Be sure the PN of the new Maf is exactly the same as the old MAF.

So here is the deal maf sensor that i bought had the last 5 numbers as 125.01
the one i removed was 125.00 buyautoparts says its the same. Does anyone forum had this issue ? There application app on the site recommended this # but

I'm Leary

[Box4two]

I went through the same thing a few months back, I have a 2000 non S.
Bought the exact same MAF sensor from that same supplier and also questioned the 12500/12501 discrepancy, but it did solve my cell light right way, however I was left with a flatspot at 3000 rpm that got resolved by cleaning the throttle body. I've driven 10,000 kms since with no issues.

[san rensho]

Originally Posted by Gary Treasure

So here is the deal maf sensor that i bought had the last 5 numbers as 125.01
the one i removed was 125.00 buyautoparts says its the same. Does anyone forum had this issue ? There application app on the site recommended this # but

I'm Leary

Look on pelican parts tech info. They have a write up on MAFs and the correct PN for the 2k models. I would not rely on the seller to get you the right MAF.