why do i find two p/n'* for the MAF on my 2000 SSEi (AC DELCO 213-1617 and 231-342. what is the difference between the two? is one better than the other?

THANKS
ROD

I'm gonna take a wild guess and say it'* the difference in the number of pins of the MAF sensor/connector.

Hmmmm.....don't know. This is what I show for the GM part number, and it lists only one.

. Mass Air Flow Sensor
. 88961007. $215.70

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Yeah...they are not cheap. That'* why the warnings to be very careful not to break the wires while cleaning. Obviously, they can be found for a cheaper price than at the dealer, but never what would be considered inexpensive.

this is off the RockAuto web site

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2000 : PONTIAC : BONNEVILLE : 3.8L 231 cubic inch V6 FI Supercharged (1) : Emission : Mass Air Flow Sensor View Advice

Item Price Core Total
ACDELCO Part # PT1604
CONNECTOR,SEN-MASS AIRFLOW {3-WAY FEMALE BLACK #88986451} $20.79 $0.00 $20.79
A-1 CARDONE Part # 7450015
{[Mass Airflow Sensor] Reman.}
$114.79 $70.00 $184.79
ACDELCO Part # 2131617
SENSOR,MASS AIRFLOW(REMAN) {replaces 213-952 #24508238}
$134.79 $66.00 $200.79
ACDELCO Part # 2133428
SENSOR,MASS AIRFLOW(REMAN) {#19112543} $139.89 $69.30 $209.19

i will buy one of the remanufactured ones
A-1 or AC DELCO
the A-1 has one p/n the AC DELCO has two.

ROD

OK - I was hoping that the GM part number would give an answer toward what AC-Delco part number would cross reference with it. So, I went to the AC-Delco site and with that GM number it crossed with 213-1617. Hope that helps.

Archon :
thanks for the help with the part #
i just hate getting the wrong auto part in the mail and having to ship it back.

ROD

Glad to help out...and I hear what you're saying. I hate when I get the wrong part locally...worse when it'* mail order. BTW - the same AC part number does apply to the remans, also.