Menu toggle

Air Mass Sensor

chrono

chrono

New member
Hello

The Boxster I'm about to advertise for sale went through it's MOT today. I also got it serviced too so I can slepp at night when I sell it knowing I've not saddled the new owner with any potential problems.

However, the engine management check came back with a fault regarding the air mass sensor. The Porsche specialist said that it's nothing to worry about and it was up to me whether I had it changed or not, but it did make a slight difference to the overall performance.

what do I do? Do I get it changed before selling it (more cost, but more sleep) or tell the buyer about the problem and knock a few quid off?

Is the problem serious? Does it really only effect the performance a little? I'd really like some advice, not that I don't trust the guy who serviced it (very open, honest and knows his stuff!) but I'm just in a quandry as to whether I ought to spend the money. Probably gonna cost me a couple of hundred.

Help please! [&:][:)]
 
Hi,

If a car I am about to buy has a known problem, apparently easy to fix, I always think "why has it not been done yet then..." [;)]

Pete
 
If a car I am about to buy has a known problem, apparently easy to fix, I always think "why has it not been done yet then..."
Click to expand...

What he said[;)]

Get the part from somewhere like Eurocarparts and go to an indi and get it done.
 
AMS failure seems to be a common problem. I'm expecting mine to show a fault - although why this didn't show up at 48k service recently I don't know. It is covered by the warranty though. If you don't have this, then the part seems to be about £200 tops plus fitting, so you'd have to weigh that against the potential discount on sale.
 
I believe so.

It's been replaced now and boy does it make a difference. It's so much smoother through the rev range and no hesitation at all!

Pity I'm selling the car now! [:mad:]
 
Yep - had mine done today - much much smoother. posted the full response on the thread about part throttle hesitation and cold stalling...
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Posts made and opinions expressed are those of the individual forum members

Use of the Forum is subject to the Terms and Conditions

Disclaimer

The opinions expressed on this site are not necessarily those of the Club, who shall have no liability in respect of them or the accuracy of the content. The Club assumes no responsibility for any effects arising from errors or omissions.

Porsche Club Great Britain gives no warranties, guarantees or assurances and makes no representations or recommendations regarding any goods or services advertised on this site. It is the responsibility of visitors to satisfy themselves that goods and/or services supplied by any advertiser are bona fide and in no instance can the Porsche Club Great Britain be held responsible.

When responding to advertisements please ensure that you satisfy yourself of any applicable call charges on numbers not prefixed by usual "landline" STD Codes. Information can be obtained from the operator or the white pages. Before giving out ANY information regarding cars, or any other items for sale, please satisfy yourself that any potential purchaser is bona fide.

Directors of the Board of Porsche Club GB, Club Office Staff, Register Secretaries and Regional Organisers are often requested by Club members to provide information on matters connected with their cars and other matters referred to in the Club Rules. Such information, advice and assistance provided by such persons is given in good faith and is based on the personal experience and knowledge of the individual concerned.

Neither Porsche Club GB, nor any of the aforementioned, shall be under any liability in respect of any such information, advice or assistance given to members. Members are advised to consult qualified specialists for information, advice and assistance on matters connected with their cars at all times.

Porsche
Lockton
Pirelli
Officially approved
Oracle Finance
WEX Esso
Collecting Cars
Archant Dialogue
Back
Top