PLEASE HELP- new to the forum

[batmanboxster]

I have a 1999 Boxster. 105,000 km.
Engine temp is fine. Coolant is fine. Oil level is full......

Although, I did have a KnN filter put in at 100,000km. This is what led my mechanic to the MAF suspicion.
Im taking it to the mechanic on Monday.

Does anyone know what else it could be???


Thanks.

[CJ_Boxster]

what you could do is disconnect the MAF plug from the sensor and disconnect the battery for 20 seconds so the ecu clears the code... with the MAF unplugged, try starting the engine, if it still sputters and doesnt want to run, the culprit IS NOT the MAF. The engine can run without the MAF plugged in cause the DME or ECU has a preset fuel map to run from... Its an easy way to tell if the MAF is bad, cause the car will run nearly normal without the MAF plugged in.

[blinkwatt]

Although, I did have a KnN filter put in at 100,000km. This is what led my mechanic to the MAF suspicion.

Take that out unless you feel like having to buy a new one(not re-oil) every 6 months. The sensors on these cars are way too sensitive for oil based air filters,unless they are changed out frequentely.

Does anyone know what else it could be???

Blown sleeves in the engine.