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i'm guessing it was already installed so they matched the price.

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Replace with a pair of regular screws

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Otherwise, you can remove them with a pair of needlenose pliers if you're patient, then replace with a pair of regular screws.

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i'm guessing it was already installed so they matched the price.

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Otherwise, you can remove them with a pair of needlenose pliers if you're patient, then replace with a pair of regular screws.

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POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Dealer says so and wants $500 plus labor.

POST 4Original post

If you require the MAF sensor for an E gas motor, I wish you luck. Trying to find someone who has those in stock other than Porsche has been futile. I have spent many hours trying and gave up. The MAF sensor needed for the non E gas is available from some outside sources that carry Bosch products.

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Have a look at this thread (see page 2) for what you need and where to get it.

POST 6 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I was searching on rentech.org, 6speed and here and didn't think of searching the Boxster forums.

POST 7Original post

well sunset I have found is the cheapest dealer for new oem porsche parts anywhere and they're great to deal with. I have personally bought about 10k from them.

POST 8Original post

Don't want to sound stupid but what is the MAF sensor?

POST 9Original post

i was just quoted 287.46 from suncoast porsche. they have it in stock but its for a '99. my local dealer matched the price when i told them i would do it myself. i'm guessing it was already installed so they matched the price.

POST 11 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Oops, I failed to mention this was for a 99 C2. The lowest response (so far) I recevied was from my 6speedonline post for ~$236. Thanks for all replies!

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How do you know if the MAF is bad and needs replaced? What kind of problems do you have?

POST 13 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

CEL went on and dealer diagnosed it as the MAF. I told them not to work on it - they want $500 for the sensor plus labor.

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Before you replace it, try cleaning it. I had a problem with the MAF on my wife's 996 (CEL lit, and would re-light after codes cleared; all codes pointed to MAF). I pulled it out, cleaned it with some rubbing alcohol and a q-tip, and replaced it. Problem free since. Removing it is easy if you have security Torx bits (available at many places). Otherwise, you can remove them with a pair of needlenose pliers if you're patient, then replace with a pair of regular screws. vty, --Dennis

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