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Old 05-03-2019, 11:01 AM   #1
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Not sure of the color but mine had a spade connector on it, the rest of the factory harness in factory connectors. Make sure its disconnected from the radio chassis and insulated.


Right now I'm fairly certain it's disconnected. But since buddy cut all the Porsche factory plugs off its a mess. Some people are saying the wire needs to be attached to the after market wiring and some are saying just tape the end. I just don't get how taking out a after market deck kills the car. Then unhooking computer for 5 minutes repairs it long enough to start once but then not again.
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Right now I'm fairly certain it's disconnected. But since buddy cut all the Porsche factory plugs off its a mess. Some people are saying the wire needs to be attached to the after market wiring and some are saying just tape the end. I just don't get how taking out a after market deck kills the car. Then unhooking computer for 5 minutes repairs it long enough to start once but then not again.
Well I think on CAI website is where i saw installation instruction says to disconnect the alarm wire and tape it up. If i remember correctly the reason is if the wire grounds out it makes the immobilizer think the radio was stolen.

https://cai-store.com/pages/996-and-boxster-single-din-radio-instructions
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So I have been lost for days. No trunk control no power windows and of course just dash lights no start.**** This morning bored I sat in car to cry and I decided to hit hood latch and it worked.**** First time in a week. So I tried starting it. Also worked. Now I don't want to turn it off.**** But what would cause anti theft immobilizer to shut down features on Saturday but work Sunday. Now I'm really lost.****
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So I drove the car for about hour around town but never shut it off. I'm sitting in a parking lot with car on. I cannot put up windows or open trunk / hood. It's gone back in immobilizer mode while car is on. The odd thing is the hood / trunk dash light is on. That's what gave me a sign there was a problem. So even with car running it will immobilize itself. Hopefully I can get home.
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So I have been lost for days. No trunk control no power windows and of course just dash lights no start.**** This morning bored I sat in car to cry and I decided to hit hood latch and it worked.**** First time in a week. So I tried starting it. Also worked. Now I don't want to turn it off.**** But what would cause anti theft immobilizer to shut down features on Saturday but work Sunday. Now I'm really lost.****




Maybe it's Jewish ?

Glad you got it going.
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