Stalled car and got CheckEngine Light
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: Sugar Land, Texas
I picked the car up from my independent repair facility. They tell me there were no "active" codes, there were 2 "stored" codes. I asked about the stored codes,
they told me one was a voltage code, probably thrown when my battery went belly up a couple of week ago. The other was a MAF code. That describes the rough idle I had after the stall. He suggested that the MAF may be on the way to death, avoid the 300 mile trip to San Antonio in the 997. Does this sound reasonable? The day after the stall and CEL, it ran like usual. Maybe it cleared the active code when the MAF started operating properly?
they told me one was a voltage code, probably thrown when my battery went belly up a couple of week ago. The other was a MAF code. That describes the rough idle I had after the stall. He suggested that the MAF may be on the way to death, avoid the 300 mile trip to San Antonio in the 997. Does this sound reasonable? The day after the stall and CEL, it ran like usual. Maybe it cleared the active code when the MAF started operating properly?
Three Wheelin'
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Maryland
isnt that what i said? 
so i'll try one more time: take out your MAF - you will need a security torx but a set is always good to have around - and clean with MAF cleaner. takes all of 5min (and if you can borrow the torx from someone, will only cost you 5 bucks for the cleaner.)
this is what i did last year when my rough idle barely got me home from work. 10k miles and a couple dozen track days later and it hasnt recurred.
so i'll try one more time: take out your MAF - you will need a security torx but a set is always good to have around - and clean with MAF cleaner. takes all of 5min (and if you can borrow the torx from someone, will only cost you 5 bucks for the cleaner.)
this is what i did last year when my rough idle barely got me home from work. 10k miles and a couple dozen track days later and it hasnt recurred.
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From: Southwest
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 302
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From: Sugar Land, Texas
Pelican Parts:
Brand:
Bremi $120
Bosch: $236
Porsche OEM: $514
Which one to buy? Any know about the Bremi band?
I would rather have the Bosch, name recognition....but the Bremi is half the cost!
SunCoast Porsche:
Mass Air Flow Sensors - w/o E-Gas $477
Mass Air Flow Sensor - with E-Gas $385
Which one? W/O E-Gas or with E-Gas
Is there really a difference?
Brand:
Bremi $120
Bosch: $236
Porsche OEM: $514
Which one to buy? Any know about the Bremi band?
I would rather have the Bosch, name recognition....but the Bremi is half the cost!
SunCoast Porsche:
Mass Air Flow Sensors - w/o E-Gas $477
Mass Air Flow Sensor - with E-Gas $385
Which one? W/O E-Gas or with E-Gas
Is there really a difference?
Nordschleife Master
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 8,391
Likes: 449
From: Southwest
Pelican Parts:
Brand:
Bremi $120
Bosch: $236
Porsche OEM: $514
Which one to buy? Any know about the Bremi band?
I would rather have the Bosch, name recognition....but the Bremi is half the cost!
SunCoast Porsche:
Mass Air Flow Sensors - w/o E-Gas $477
Mass Air Flow Sensor - with E-Gas $385
Which one? W/O E-Gas or with E-Gas
Is there really a difference?
Brand:
Bremi $120
Bosch: $236
Porsche OEM: $514
Which one to buy? Any know about the Bremi band?
I would rather have the Bosch, name recognition....but the Bremi is half the cost!
SunCoast Porsche:
Mass Air Flow Sensors - w/o E-Gas $477
Mass Air Flow Sensor - with E-Gas $385
Which one? W/O E-Gas or with E-Gas
Is there really a difference?
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Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Southern Maryland
You're getting some very good advice. MAFs do not all have the same failure mode. How do the air filters look? Let's presume that you are running factory air filtration. If not, tell us what you are running.
Bosch over all other brands and then of course Porsche. I've tried a number of brands over the decades so lots of lessons learned with my Volvos and Mercedes which all use Bosch as their OEM or MAFs. I'm not afraid to try a good cleaning but in your case, I would simply change the MAF because it popped a code. In the end it will be cheaper than being stuck on the side of the road.
Change it out now, take the car on the road trip. Send Suncoast the VIN of your car to confirm the correct part number. Then give them a call and talk price.
Remember, it's about smiles per mile.
Bosch over all other brands and then of course Porsche. I've tried a number of brands over the decades so lots of lessons learned with my Volvos and Mercedes which all use Bosch as their OEM or MAFs. I'm not afraid to try a good cleaning but in your case, I would simply change the MAF because it popped a code. In the end it will be cheaper than being stuck on the side of the road.
Change it out now, take the car on the road trip. Send Suncoast the VIN of your car to confirm the correct part number. Then give them a call and talk price.
Remember, it's about smiles per mile.
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Race Director
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From: Clifton, NJ
pelican is so overpriced its stupid.
parts geek, bosch for $166 with free shipping
http://www.partsgeek.com/zddgh3x-por...ir+Flow+Sensor
parts geek, bosch for $166 with free shipping
http://www.partsgeek.com/zddgh3x-por...ir+Flow+Sensor
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: Sugar Land, Texas
I got real excited when I read your post. But.....
2000-2004 Porsche Boxster Mass Air Flow Sensor - Bosch 0280218055
That part is for the 2000-2004boxster
I have a 2006 911 Cab......
2000-2004 Porsche Boxster Mass Air Flow Sensor - Bosch 0280218055
That part is for the 2000-2004boxster
I have a 2006 911 Cab......
Race Director
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From: Clifton, NJ
same thing boss. You can confirm through amazon, or az autohaus
http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pro...0Flow%20Sensor
you can check your current maf for the part number, but here seems to be another choice
http://www.partsgeek.com/dhsgld6-por...***-meter.html
http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pro...0Flow%20Sensor
you can check your current maf for the part number, but here seems to be another choice
http://www.partsgeek.com/dhsgld6-por...***-meter.html
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 302
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From: Sugar Land, Texas
Here is PartsGeek listing for my 2006 911
Bosch Air Mass Meter
Retail Price:
$616.12
Sale Price: $202.33
with FREE Shipping
Quantity:
(1) In Stock
Part Number: W0133-1599144
Condition: New
Not too bad, I just might have to go this route, I will call and verify the part is correct.
Thanks for the hint!
Bosch Air Mass Meter
Retail Price:
$616.12
Sale Price: $202.33
with FREE Shipping
Quantity:
(1) In Stock
Part Number: W0133-1599144
Condition: New
Not too bad, I just might have to go this route, I will call and verify the part is correct.
Thanks for the hint!
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 302
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From: Sugar Land, Texas
I called up Bosch directly and asked for their part number of a 2006 911 MAF
Bosch tells me it is 0280218055
I did a Google search for Bosch 0280218055 and I found it for $178 from CARiD.com
I ordered the part today!
Bosch tells me it is 0280218055
I did a Google search for Bosch 0280218055 and I found it for $178 from CARiD.com
I ordered the part today!
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 302
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From: Sugar Land, Texas
The partsgeek web site did not want to sell me that part number. They give me a different part number for 911.
$12 is not worth the hassle. I was not able to find a real person to talk to at partsgeek. I was able to call up and talk to a human at CARiD. For $12 I will gladly pay for the correct part.
$12 is not worth the hassle. I was not able to find a real person to talk to at partsgeek. I was able to call up and talk to a human at CARiD. For $12 I will gladly pay for the correct part.