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Fulcrum · 05-14-2008, 11:40 AM

Hello all,

I just acquired a 1997 Boxster w/41,203 miles in what my local mechanic says is terrific shape. It is a completely base car - it has NONE of the options that were available for that first year. I am looking into the OBC upgrade. I have researched several of the "how-to"s, and ordered the parts, but before I begin, I have a question.

In the digital portion of the tachometer, I already have a readout of external temperature. Does this mean that my OBC has already been enabled and I do not have to bring it in to the dealer to have it enabled?

Any thoughts or guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Fulcrum
(new to the Boxster APR 2008)

05-14-2008, 11:40 AM	#1
Fulcrum Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 5	DIY On-Board Computer Upgrade Question Hello all, I just acquired a 1997 Boxster w/41,203 miles in what my local mechanic says is terrific shape. It is a completely base car - it has NONE of the options that were available for that first year. I am looking into the OBC upgrade. I have researched several of the "how-to"s, and ordered the parts, but before I begin, I have a question. In the digital portion of the tachometer, I already have a readout of external temperature. Does this mean that my OBC has already been enabled and I do not have to bring it in to the dealer to have it enabled? Any thoughts or guidance would be greatly appreciated. Fulcrum (new to the Boxster APR 2008)