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Old 02-07-2013, 07:00 AM   #1
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What is that plug?

While adjusting the short shifter cable I saw a plug in front of it coming from the area under the center console where the climat control and the radio are. Anyone know what it is?

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Old 02-07-2013, 07:06 AM   #2
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While adjusting the short shifter cable I saw a plug in front of it coming from the area under the center console where the climat control and the radio are. Anyone know what it is?

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This is the plug for the OEM phone system.
Plug includes - positive, negative, ignition, and mute command to head unit.
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Old 02-07-2013, 07:07 AM   #3
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I believe its a plug for accesories. I tapped into that plug to hardwire my radar detector.
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Cool to know

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I had the same question when I had my console out a few weeks ago. Time to hardwire the Valentine 1 in...
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Old 02-07-2013, 07:27 AM   #6
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I connected my Flux Capacitor to it and it works great. You should see the 2019 Boxster!
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Old 02-07-2013, 03:01 PM   #7
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What is a Flux Capaciter?
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