Air Tempurature Display under speedo...

[CJ_Boxster]

Would i be able to do this myself with a odb2 scanner, i have this pretty little scanner that cost over $7k. I think its called a Solaris or something that sounds like Solar.

[MNBoxster]

Originally Posted by CJ_Boxster

Would i be able to do this myself with a odb2 scanner, i have this pretty little scanner that cost over $7k. I think its called a Solaris or something that sounds like Solar.

Hi,

Sorry. Aside from Mandated OBDII Codes (which by law are accessible through aftermarket scanners), Porsche uses a proprietary software and code reader called the PST2 or PIWIS. They give you only what the Gov't mandates, but wants to wet the Dealer's beak for the rest...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

[CJ_Boxster]

crud, ok thanks for the info.

[Tool Pants]

If you have no luck and find your way to San Jose then let me know and I will turn it on for you. I have the thingy to turn it on. An OBD scaner/code reader cannot do it.

[longhorizon]

When I took my car to the dealer for a new battery I asked them to turn on the outside temperature display (reference section 7.6 under Boxster FAQ site - http://www.986faq.com/7-0/default.asp). When I got the car back they said they tried and failed. They had similar (unsuccessful) results with another customer's car once before. I should have realized this wasn't necessarily as smooth as described on the FAQ site (or on this forum). The digital speedo readout is in the speedometer, not in the bottom of the tach. In any event, my real problem is that now the instrument digital readout (odometer, etc) lights up as long as the car is unlocked (even with the car off and the key removed!). Any suggestions?
My car is a 2002 S, stock. Many thanks.

longhorizon

[FrayAdjacent]

I found in my 2001 (dealer received in March 2001), I have the OBC, and the fourth stalk, and can access the normal functions (outside temp, fuel econ, DTE, avg. speed, speed warning...)... but the Owner's Manual found at workshopmanuals.co.uk shows a few more functions. It shows a menu on the left side, and looks like a menu driven dot matrix type display. You can also check recent warnings, and oil level...

My display appears to NOT be the dot matrix type, but more the fixed LCD symbol display, and doesn't have the neat little menu driven options.

The question is... when did the instrument cluster switch to the dot matrix menu driven system? .... and can I swap a newer cluster in!?!


Just a curiosity. I think it's still hella cool to have the computer... I have been leaving it on the fuel economy... but sometimes have the urge to switch to the DTE (distance till empty) or outside temperature... It's one of the several options I'm lucky to have in my car. And I'm thoroughly LOVING this car!!

[MNBoxster]

Originally Posted by longhorizon

When I took my car to the dealer for a new battery I asked them to turn on the outside temperature display (reference section 7.6 under Boxster FAQ site - http://www.986faq.com/7-0/default.asp). When I got the car back they said they tried and failed. They had similar (unsuccessful) results with another customer's car once before. I should have realized this wasn't necessarily as smooth as described on the FAQ site (or on this forum). The digital speedo readout is in the speedometer, not in the bottom of the tach. In any event, my real problem is that now the instrument digital readout (odometer, etc) lights up as long as the car is unlocked (even with the car off and the key removed!). Any suggestions?
My car is a 2002 S, stock. Many thanks.

longhorizon

Hi,

It is as simple as that if your model year is '97-'00

But, since you have it turned on already, why not complete the job and install the 4-stalk combo switch? It's only $100 + about $10 for the harness. Easy install in under 1.5hr.

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99