Onboard computer question... - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Peer · 08-20-2007, 01:04 AM

Recently I got my onboard computer activated (thanks to Mr. Tool Pants). However, since I got no stem switch for it, I initially planned to add a dip-switch, using Pelican Parts DIY hack. But since I'm only really interested in one function -- the remaining gas miles -- I'm wondering if it's perhaps possible to switch thru the functions using the PST2 tool (or whatever it's called). As of now, it's parked at the outside temperature, a function that I'm not interested in. When it was activated, I tried to get it set right away to the gas miles entry, but somehow ran out of time.

Any help appreciated,

-- peer

rick3000 · 08-20-2007, 07:19 AM

It costs $50 to install the switch and buy all the part, it is a fairly simple hack. I would just install the switch, also if your battery ever dies it will reset to the Outside Temperature, so you could be visiting the Porsche dealers PST2 often.

08-20-2007, 07:33 AM

i dont mean to hack the thread but can somebody show me the link so i can activate my on board computer? do i even have 1????

thanks

vipola · 08-20-2007, 07:53 AM

Gas millage and stuff like that will work? I tough there was only the Outside Temp really working.. where in the wiring do you need to put that switch? if it's not located behind the panel maby you can hide it at the passendger's feet or something like that?

Peer · 08-20-2007, 08:21 AM

Rick3000 wrote:
> It costs $50 to install the switch and buy all the part,
> it is a fairly simple hack.

Hopefully you are correct that this is a simple hack, but to quote Yoseif Whiteson, who has a very comprehensive web-page on this mod: "This is not a simple hack, so make sure you know what you're doing."

-- peer

Peer · 08-20-2007, 08:22 AM

Blkboxster wrote:
> an somebody show me the link so i can activate my on board computer?

This is where I initially found it:
http://www.whiteson.org/boxster/mods/obc/

-- peer

rick3000 · 08-20-2007, 08:42 AM

You have to get your OBC activated by someone with a PST2, namely a dealer.

I now what Yosief said, but in my opinion it was pretty easy, but I am somewhat technically inclined, but it really isn't that hard.