New MAF, ?'s
12-07-2007, 06:48 PM
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New MAF, ?'s
I have a 2000 C4 and I purchased a new MAF from AutohasaAZ. The MAF in the car was Bosch 996,606.124.00. When I ordered the part, I gave the gentleman this part #, but when I received the MAF today, the part # was 986.606.125.01. When I noticed this, I called them and they assured me this was a cross reference updated part and would work. Anyway, I installed it and no more PSM, antilock lights, as well as no cell lights. Has anyone else used the updated MAF. thanks
12-07-2007, 07:36 PM
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They are wrong. This has been discussed in a few places. The 986# is a newer/upgraded part, but it is not compatible. It gives different MAF readings, and you will be down on power. In order to use the 986#, you will need your ECU flashed to a program that works with those readings. There is a good thread on this over on the 996 TT board. One of the board sponsors (Kevin) has (by far) the best price on the 996# as Porsche has recently jacked the price up to over $600. If you are interested in a lightly used one (996,606.124.00 ~10K miles), PM me. Otherwise, I would get a refund or get your car flashed to the right program at your dealer. Pray your dealer doesn't bone you too hard for not buying the right MAF from them.
12-07-2007, 08:57 PM
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They are wrong. This has been discussed in a few places. The 986# is a newer/upgraded part, but it is not compatible. It gives different MAF readings, and you will be down on power. In order to use the 986#, you will need your ECU flashed to a program that works with those readings. There is a good thread on this over on the 996 TT board. One of the board sponsors (Kevin) has (by far) the best price on the 996# as Porsche has recently jacked the price up to over $600. If you are interested in a lightly used one (996,606.124.00 ~10K miles), PM me. Otherwise, I would get a refund or get your car flashed to the right program at your dealer. Pray your dealer doesn't bone you too hard for not buying the right MAF from them.
12-07-2007, 09:29 PM
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Yep. $621.36 for the 996# versus $387.36 for the 986#. I'm sure Porsche figured out that the $234 difference is for the programming 
They get you either way. I guess there is no 986# program for the TTs. This MAF scenario is common to early 986/996 eGas cars before the MAF change.
They get you either way. I guess there is no 986# program for the TTs. This MAF scenario is common to early 986/996 eGas cars before the MAF change.
12-08-2007, 03:29 PM
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That is better prices. I just looked on the MAF to double check the number 996.606.124.00 Bosch #0280218009. I keep getting a CEL with codes of 1128 and 1130. I have cleaned the MAF many times. Should I try a new MAF now? I have looked for a crack billows but found none and checked the oil cap.
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12-09-2007, 12:09 AM
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Some here have had issues with the K&N filters causing problems with the MAF which will throw a CEL. However, others have not had any problems. Do a search on K&N and read for an hour to get some feedback from those who have installed the filter. Personally, I would not install one, but that's just me.
12-09-2007, 11:35 AM
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I'm not exactly Joe Mechanic and am a fairly new 996 owner so I didn't really know what people were talking about when they referred to a MAF. I just went to Pelican to see the part. It looks like it should cost about $20. But it sells for over $300? What's the secret sauce behind the epoxied cover on that thing?
12-09-2007, 02:41 PM
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I'm not exactly Joe Mechanic and am a fairly new 996 owner so I didn't really know what people were talking about when they referred to a MAF. I just went to Pelican to see the part. It looks like it should cost about $20. But it sells for over $300? What's the secret sauce behind the epoxied cover on that thing?
However, Auto Parts World has it a little cheaper than Pelican:
http://www.autopartsworld.com/2000_p...ter_parts.html
