Replaced MAF, Check engine light ON

[san rensho]

be absolutely sure that you replaced the MAF with the proper part number. In the 2000 cars, many of the dme or replaced which required a different MAF. What I would do is make sure that the replacement MAF is exactly the same part number as the MAF that you removed.

[RG2000S]

Originally Posted by san rensho

be absolutely sure that you replaced the MAF with the proper part number. In the 2000 cars, many of the dme or replaced which required a different MAF. What I would do is make sure that the replacement MAF is exactly the same part number as the MAF that you removed.

I ordered Bosche OEM MAF from Amazon part #OPEL 1882019, PORSCHE 98660612500, PORSCHE 98660612501. I also installed a new BMC air filter.
I checked around and I am pretty sure this is the latest replacement part(latest version)
My first time attempt to get to the engine compartment was difficulty....had a hard time with removing the ball socketed cables. I had ordered a set of tamper proof torx bit sockets. The set had two T8s and the T20 was missing. I had to quit and go around and find a T20. Very frustrating.

[dlud]

Originally Posted by RG2000S

I ordered Bosche OEM MAF from Amazon part #OPEL 1882019, PORSCHE 98660612500, PORSCHE 98660612501. I also installed a new BMC air filter.
I checked around and I am pretty sure this is the latest replacement part(latest version)
My first time attempt to get to the engine compartment was difficulty....had a hard time with removing the ball socketed cables. I had ordered a set of tamper proof torx bit sockets. The set had two T8s and the T20 was missing. I had to quit and go around and find a T20. Very frustrating.

If the MAF that you replaced is the updated version of the MAF that you pulled out (different part number than the original MAF) then my understanding is that you have to have the dme updated with the Porsche diagnostic tool.

[RG2000S]

Originally Posted by dlud

If the MAF that you replaced is the updated version of the MAF that you pulled out (different part number than the original MAF) then my understanding is that you have to have the dme updated with the Porsche diagnostic tool.

The MAF I installed was the latest updated version. Who can update the DME? Dealer or Porsche shop??

[dlud]

Originally Posted by RG2000S

The MAF I installed was the latest updated version. Who can update the DME? Dealer or Porsche shop??

Either a Porsche dealer or an Indie (or private party) that has the Porsche diagnostic tool.

[dlud]

For a discussion of the MAF version-dme update issue see:
https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Boxster_Tech/27-FUEL-Mass_Air_Flow_Sensor/27-FUEL-Mass_Air_Flow_Sensor.htm

[Geof3]

Originally Posted by RG2000S

I ordered Bosche OEM MAF from Amazon part #OPEL 1882019, PORSCHE 98660612500, PORSCHE 98660612501. I also installed a new BMC air filter.
I checked around and I am pretty sure this is the latest replacement part(latest version)
My first time attempt to get to the engine compartment was difficulty....had a hard time with removing the ball socketed cables. I had ordered a set of tamper proof torx bit sockets. The set had two T8s and the T20 was missing. I had to quit and go around and find a T20. Very frustrating.

Why did you have a tough time with the ball sockets? All they do is hold down the water barrier. Remove only the end at the top. They pop of very easily. You didn’t try to remove the red ones did you!? They are the ones connected to the actuator for the top itself. No need to remove if you did.

[RG2000S]

Originally Posted by Geof3

Why did you have a tough time with the ball sockets? All they do is hold down the water barrier. Remove only the end at the top. They pop of very easily. You didn’t try to remove the red ones did you!? They are the ones connected to the actuator for the top itself. No need to remove if you did.

The cables are short so you can't raise the water barrier high enough to see them. I had never seen the little pin that holds the ball in the socket. Finally realized that you unclick pin from bottom of ball, rotate and remove pin. Ball was kinda hard to remove from socket after I removed pin. I had to put the pins back in by feel but I got them in.
The next time it will be a lot easier.....newbe problems 1st time.