Which MAF Sensor??? Help Wayne

[ProjectM96]

I have a 2000 986 with 2.7L engine 5 speed manual. Needs a new MAF sensor.

There are two different MAF sensors with two different part numbers for the 2000 Boxster.

Which one do I get? Both manufacturered by Bosche

2.7L Engine - To Chassis Range 620414 and with Electronic Throttle($213) It says Only for year 2000 Boxster.
Manufacturer Part Number: 0 280 218 009
Interchange Part Number: 996 606 124 00

OR

2.7L Engine ($248) It says for 2000-2003 Boxster.
Manufacturer Part Number: 0 280 218 055
Interhchange Part Number: 986 606 125 01 00

If it helps, eventhough my Boxster is a 2000 model, it was manufactured in 1999 as it says in the door sticker.

Any ideas? Which one is right for my car.

[mikefocke]

To be sure, pull the old one and see what is painted on it. MAF Examination is a 5 minute job once you have the covers off and is good practice for the replacement once you have the part.

[bklyn]

+1 on mikes info, I think Wayne would also tell you to check the part number on the maf before ordering it. Also as you have seen they are still not cheap for such a small part, you might try to clean it well with some CRC maf cleaner. I did mine, and it solved the problem, either way, enjoy.

[Dale_K]

You might already know it, but the screws that hold the MAF sensor in place are "security" items. They have a little pin that keeps you from using a regular bit. O'Reillys sells a small kit of every "security" driver bit you'll ever need for about $5.