jr2

I need to replace the MAF -- dealer did readout for CEL and found code P1126 -- "Read out fault codes, fault P1126 present. Checked actual running values of oxygen sensing adaptation, found adaptation values just over threshold to trigger check engine light. Mass air flow sensor is the cause of this fault."

We reset the CEL and I drove for three weeks to see if the CEL would come on again -- which it did in regular driving yesterday. The dealer wants $500+ to do the replacement (including the part).

Is this a simple plug and play item where it's worth the savings to get the part from Suncoast and install it (in my case having my regular mechanic for my other cars, a Mercedes guy, do it), or should I just have the dealer do it?

Does anyone have a photo of where the MAF is or a parts diagram?


Thanks!

Tippy

Yes, it is plug and play. You dont even need any special tools. You can grip the retaining screws with a pair of pliers by grabbing the OD of the screw heads.

The plug is just a plug.

chsu74

Its less than $300 on Pelican and 10 minutes of your time.

http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...FILTER_TOOL=ON

ivangene

I aquired a pre-owned one that I dont need... if you are interested I would sell it for MUCH MUCH less than new (PM me)

wross996tt

Hmmm...mine needed security torx to get out...but mine is a turbo

all you need to know

Tippy

Yep, regular 996's have security torx also but the torque is null since it is in plastic.

wross996tt

huh? you mean you just yank it out...that can't be good?

Tippy

No. The screws are threaded into plastic so there is virtually no torque. You can grab the outside of the heads with pliers to remove and replace.

A little shade-tree but it works just fine.

ivangene

I used my teeth - shade tree my a$$

LMAO!!

soverystout

And many folks think this car is hard to work on.
I think that is an assumption that have helped to generate substantial profits for the dealers.

Tippy

Diyam!

4Scargo

bought all the security bits for an interchanageble screwdriver (including the Torx security bit for the MAF) $3.99(?) at HARBOR FRIEGHT. All came in a nice rubber case, too.

jr2

Thanks -- much appreciated!

ivangene

PM / emails sent

CrossT

You might want to blast it with MAF cleaner. Who knows, might be crudded up?

todd
99 coupe