What is this wiring harness?
 

So I had my center console off in order to fix my e-brake switch, and I found this bad boy hanging loose behind it.

http://i964.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps1lunjjmo.jpg

I've got the radio & amp, but this didn't look like it came from the back of the radio unit.

Any thoughts?

I believe it is intended for the factory cell phone connection and is part of the factory harness. Will give you access to switched or unswitched 12v power.

Better discussion here:

Switched power in center console? - Rennlist Discussion Forums

Is there a module to connect and thus get the cell phone available in the car? Via stock equipment I mean.

I would think the dealer could answer that question. I was looking for switched power for my new Skybreaker wind deflector when I came across that thread.

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It was a rare option that cost about $5K, and required you also buy the PCM system (another $3K) as well:

http://files1.porsche.com/filestore....6-0019999cd470

Very few were ever sold.

Thank you for your answer. I think I'll pass as well :p

JFP, thanks for the posting a pic! I've always heard about this option but never actually seen one.

No, no, no...
I don't know what all these nutbars are talking about, but that plug is for the passenger side rear fog light. Since it's unplugged, I guarantee you that your passenger side rear fog light is not working.

Don't believe me? Go check ;)

Very few people ever have, it was so ridiculously expensive and already out of date technology at the launch that the only ones I ever saw where in cars driven by Porsche Cars North America zone reps.

You wouldn't want a 986-era cellphone in any event!

The option "Preparation for telephone installation" (code 618) should give you that plug, the side bulge on the lower center console, and a little antenna in the middle of the windshield frame. I have all of that and there was no phone - which would have to be ordered as a separate option. Oh, and my radio was a "Porsche CR-22" (code 321).

Hey, you're right! I'm heading out right now to tear apart my dash and find the opposite connection so I can get that damn fog light on. It always bothered me.

Thanks Particlewave. You're the best!