04 boxster s engine swap

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by carlosnolasco

I replaced the harness and installed an engine from an 03 boxster S, finally after 7 months I was ready to fire up the engine, but it did not. Everything on the electrical part is looking good, but when you turn the key the starter does not engage. I read that maybe I need to replace the switch key or reprogram the computer(DME?) to communicate with the engine. What do you think? any advice?
Thanks

If you have swapped either the DME or Immobilizer from one car to the other, you need some programing.

[seningen]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

If you have swapped either the DME or Immobilizer from one car to the other, you need some programing.

The key, immobilizer and the dmd all have to be mated.

I only mention the key specifically as I know of at least two incidences folks
contacted me about this issue -- and they forgot to get the key
programmed to be accepted by the immobilizer.

Mike