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Old 05-12-2017, 06:40 AM   #1
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Yes, once the DME is programmed to the car. You can't just pop it in and expect it to work if that's what you're asking?
Man, I wish I had known that. I had bought a unit awhile back and could not get it to work in my Boxster. I just wanted to use the head unit, not the navigation driver. My bad for not asking an expert!

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I would also be concerned about the 2002 use of CAN Bus, which the 2000 did not have.
CAN Bus didn't start until 2003 MY.
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Old 05-12-2017, 08:17 AM   #2
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Man, I wish I had known that. I had bought a unit awhile back and could not get it to work in my Boxster. I just wanted to use the head unit, not the navigation driver. My bad for not asking an expert!



CAN Bus didn't start until 2003 MY.
Really? My 2001 has CAN Bus................
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