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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-10-2020, 07:20 PM
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Posted By petropolis
I got the steering wheel controls working. I did...

I got the steering wheel controls working. I did a reinstall and the process was much easier. I used a Crux interface:
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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-07-2020, 11:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,729
Posted By petropolis
There is one more wire you need to connect. The...

There is one more wire you need to connect. The Porsche uses a powered antenna and if you don't power the antenna then you'll get bad FM reception and no AM reception. To power the antenna, you'll...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-04-2018, 07:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,729
Posted By petropolis
My backup camera by default reverses the picture...

My backup camera by default reverses the picture which is the correct orientation for my Pioneer stereo. My backup camera came with a wire you could short to put the image in the opposite way but I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-04-2018, 07:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,729
Posted By petropolis
To adapt to the wiring harness for for old CDR...

To adapt to the wiring harness for for old CDR unit, I used the adapter Crutchfield sent me. The Porsche stereo connector has four "blocks". A green block, a blue block (you won't use either of...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-04-2018, 06:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,729
Posted By petropolis
Next we have to connect the wires in the cockpit...

Next we have to connect the wires in the cockpit of the car. I have a PDK. I won't tell you have to get the factory radio out as there are other posts on that. However, I will help you get the center...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-04-2018, 06:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,729
Posted By petropolis
Now that you've run the reverse backup camera,...

Now that you've run the reverse backup camera, there are some things that need to be done in the front trunk. I mounted the GPS antenna under the plastic cowl where the windshield wipers are. This...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-04-2018, 06:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,729
Posted By petropolis
I'm done installing my Pioneer AVH-W4400NEX...

I'm done installing my Pioneer AVH-W4400NEX Carpplay/Android auto stereo in my 2010 Boxster (987 Gen 2). I'll explain the whole process here. I bought the stereo, adapter, and faceplate on...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-23-2018, 05:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,676
Posted By petropolis
I'll give it a try and report back. I'm actually...

I'll give it a try and report back. I'm actually trying to get under the piece below the horseshoe. I'm installing an after market radio and I have everything done (backup camera wired, transmission...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-22-2018, 01:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,676
Posted By petropolis
The only thing I'm concerned about is that the...

The only thing I'm concerned about is that the other articles discuss how to remove the boot first and the shifter ball but I don't have either of those. I don't want to break any of the plastic as...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-22-2018, 08:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,676
Posted By petropolis
How to remove the top part of the shifter for a 987.2 automatic (PDK)

I want to remove my center console. There are lots (https://rennlist.com/forums/997-gt2-gt3-forum/614529-997-2-center-console-removal-diy.html) of...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-14-2018, 04:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,729
Posted By petropolis
Need stereo wire identification for 987 Gen 2 Boxster

I'm putting a new stereo in my 2010 Boxster to replace the CDR30 unit. I'm hoping that someone can help me identify the wires. The main connector has a blue block, a green block and two vertical pin...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-10-2017, 07:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,302
Posted By petropolis
I would never run there. There is supposed to be...

I would never run there. There is supposed to be 30 feet from all curbs and walls and such so you don't destroy your car. I'd look around for a different autocross course.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-25-2013, 12:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,191
Posted By petropolis
Tried that. No difference. I guess I'll take my...

Tried that. No difference. I guess I'll take my remote down to the Porsche dealer and see if they have any luck or try a different garage door opener.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-25-2013, 11:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,191
Posted By petropolis
No current Boxster manual?

Recently got a 2010 Boxster for the wife. Is there no good after market manual for it? Looks like the Bentley manual only goes to 2004.

Also, anybody have problems with getting the Homelink garage...
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