06-29-2015, 09:10 AM
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What is this wiring harness?
So I had my center console off in order to fix my e-brake switch, and I found this bad boy hanging loose behind it.
I've got the radio & amp, but this didn't look like it came from the back of the radio unit.
Any thoughts?
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06-29-2015, 09:45 AM
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I believe it is intended for the factory cell phone connection and is part of the factory harness. Will give you access to switched or unswitched 12v power.
Better discussion here:
Switched power in center console? - Rennlist Discussion Forums
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06-29-2015, 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by ccjazz
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Is there a module to connect and thus get the cell phone available in the car? Via stock equipment I mean.
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06-29-2015, 09:56 AM
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I would think the dealer could answer that question. I was looking for switched power for my new Skybreaker wind deflector when I came across that thread.
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06-29-2015, 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by EJ-Fresno
Is there a module to connect and thus get the cell phone available in the car? Via stock equipment I mean.
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It was a rare option that cost about $5K, and required you also buy the PCM system (another $3K) as well:
Very few were ever sold.
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06-29-2015, 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by JFP in PA
It was a rare option that cost about $5K, and required you also buy the PCM system (another $3K) as well:
Very few were ever sold. |
Thank you for your answer. I think I'll pass as well 
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06-29-2015, 11:14 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JFP in PA
It was a rare option that cost about $5K, and required you also buy the PCM system (another $3K) as well:
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JFP, thanks for the posting a pic! I've always heard about this option but never actually seen one.
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06-29-2015, 11:25 AM
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No, no, no...
I don't know what all these nutbars are talking about, but that plug is for the passenger side rear fog light. Since it's unplugged, I guarantee you that your passenger side rear fog light is not working.
Don't believe me? Go check 
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06-29-2015, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by thstone
JFP, thanks for the posting a pic! I've always heard about this option but never actually seen one.
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Very few people ever have, it was so ridiculously expensive and already out of date technology at the launch that the only ones I ever saw where in cars driven by Porsche Cars North America zone reps.
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06-29-2015, 05:05 PM
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You wouldn't want a 986-era cellphone in any event!
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06-30-2015, 01:33 AM
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The option "Preparation for telephone installation" (code 618) should give you that plug, the side bulge on the lower center console, and a little antenna in the middle of the windshield frame. I have all of that and there was no phone - which would have to be ordered as a separate option. Oh, and my radio was a "Porsche CR-22" (code 321).
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06-30-2015, 12:05 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by particlewave
No, no, no...
I don't know what all these nutbars are talking about, but that plug is for the passenger side rear fog light. Since it's unplugged, I guarantee you that your passenger side rear fog light is not working.
Don't believe me? Go check |
Hey, you're right! I'm heading out right now to tear apart my dash and find the opposite connection so I can get that damn fog light on. It always bothered me.
Thanks Particlewave. You're the best!
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06-30-2015, 12:20 PM
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