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My hestitation is more subtle but cleaning the MAF sounds like a good place to start. I found a tech article that the MAF sensor for my year is susceptaible to particulate and that cleaning may be sufficient. Another tech article indicates that the MAF are commonly misdiagnosted. Air leaks in the connecting air ducts and intake manifold can trigger similar symptoms.by Steve - Main Forum
The codes were P0102, P1126 & P1133by Steve - Main Forum
A while ago I noticed a slight hesitation with my 2000 Boxster S driving up a steep grade at freeway speed in 5th or 6th gear. Also, occasional hestiation when accelerating. I brought the car to my mechanic who is not a Porsche mechanic but generally very good. The car had a little over 50K miles so he did a 60K tune-up. The hesitation remained. A few months later the engine check light comeby Steve - Main Forum
Cluch parts look good, but the coolant resevour does leak so I may have it changed out. I'll also have the other items checked Thanks for the inputby Steve - Main Forum
My 2000 Boxster S transmission has failed. The second gear synchro has been going out for a while so I finally broke down and I'm having it fixed. While the transmission is out should I have any other routine maintenance done. The mechanic recommends maybe replacing the throw-out bearing ($151). I know the rear main seal on these cars can be a problem but at this time mine does not leak, replby Steve - Main Forum