OBC addition Cables

[Pdwight]

Well I am on my way, I made up my first cabels for sale today. These simplify adding the OBC function to your Boxster . They have the actual pins that fit your Instrument cluster plug , so no forcing in a "molex" or other pin that could ruin your harness. These pins are the OEM pins that fit perfectly. All cables are hand soldered, Ohmed out, Hand wrapped to give you a complete harness that will blend in with your factory wiring. I apologise for the poor wrapping on the white harness, it was my first and I will correct. I have already designed a bench jig to assist in the wrapping procedure. All connections are soldered and crimped.



You will still have to have the OBC function enabled by a dealer or using other diagnostic software like Durametric.

Thanks
Dwight

[JayG]

Nice job Dwight!

[JAAY]

Payment sent.

[Pdwight]

Will go out in the mail in the morning USPS

Thank You

Dwight

[jim_hoyland]

If I have the outside temp showing does that mean the OBC is on ?

[Pdwight]

Yes, it should be on if you are seeing the outside temp

[jim_hoyland]

Received the switch with the wires; very well done ! I have a question regarding the placement of the switch. Previously I've read that some switches are left or right only; that is that fit on one side of the air/heat console but not the other. All my slots on the right (passenger side ) are full; this leaves me with only the driver side. Will the switch work on the left (driver side ) ?

Second question: is a second switch required to make the "speed gong" operational ?

Jim

[KoB]

Hey ... I'm a 996 guy who lurks here every now and then -- a few months ago I started reading the Nine8Six/Particlewave thread on headlights and it was all downhill from there ;-).

Anyway, I just ran across this thread. I've been meaning to do the OBC mod on my car but never had any interest in hacking apart some connectors to make the wiring harness. So this might be just the thing for me.

I already have the four-stalk column switch (PN 996.613.219.10) ... got it used and it came with all the covers and whatnot. Are your cables all that I would need to complete the install?

Also, can anyone verify that the pinout for a 1999-2000 996 is the same as a 1997-2000 Boxster? It looks like it, according to Pelican. The 996 pinout is:


Connector Pin #2 --> Gauge Cluster Pin #20 ... Select Mode Down
Connector Pin #3 --> Gauge Cluster Pin #21 ... Speed Alert/Gong
Connector Pin #4 --> Gauge Cluster Pin #22 ... Select Mode Forwards
Connector Pin #5 --> Gauge Cluster Pin #25 ... Select Mode Backwards

Thanks!

[Pdwight]

Originally Posted by KoB

Hey ... I'm a 996 guy who lurks here every now and then -- a few months ago I started reading the Nine8Six/Particlewave thread on headlights and it was all downhill from there ;-).

Anyway, I just ran across this thread. I've been meaning to do the OBC mod on my car but never had any interest in hacking apart some connectors to make the wiring harness. So this might be just the thing for me.

I already have the four-stalk column switch (PN 996.613.219.10) ... got it used and it came with all the covers and whatnot. Are your cables all that I would need to complete the install?

Also, can anyone verify that the pinout for a 1999-2000 996 is the same as a 1997-2000 Boxster? It looks like it, according to Pelican. The 996 pinout is:


Connector Pin #2 --> Gauge Cluster Pin #20 ... Select Mode Down
Connector Pin #3 --> Gauge Cluster Pin #21 ... Speed Alert/Gong
Connector Pin #4 --> Gauge Cluster Pin #22 ... Select Mode Forwards
Connector Pin #5 --> Gauge Cluster Pin #25 ... Select Mode Backwards

Thanks!

I checked my records and they match , same pinout...let me know if you want aq harness...I can get one out today

Thanks
Dwight

[KoB]

Originally Posted by Pdwight

I checked my records and they match , same pinout...let me know if you want a harness...I can get one out today

Thanks
Dwight

PayPal "gift" sent ... check your email for my shipping address. Thanks!

[Deserion]

I'll get the payment over when I get back home. How do you prefer payment to be sent?

[Pdwight]

PayPal is the quickest, just use my email fmjbt@comcast.net and send as a Gift

or you can email me and send me the funds through snail mail.

THanks

Dwight

[eicheldp]

Originally Posted by Pdwight

PayPal is the quickest, just use my email fmjbt@comcast.net and send as a Gift

or you can email me and send me the funds through snail mail.

THanks

Dwight

Dwight,
I'll send you the gift this evening from home:
Will this cable work for the factory dash switch set up?
I will send: Name, address, phone & email
What other info do you need?
Name, address, phone & email?

[Pdwight]

Originally Posted by eicheldp

Dwight,
I'll send you the gift this evening from home:
Will this cable work for the factory dash switch set up?
I will send: Name, address, phone & email
What other info do you need?
Name, address, phone & email?

The year your Boxster is. What switch do you plan to use ?

[eicheldp]

Originally Posted by Pdwight

The year your Boxster is. What switch do you plan to use ?

Dwight,

I have a 2004 S with a Tiptronic.
Not sure what switch to use, I'll listen to all recommendations.

Gift sent moments ago.

[RandallNeighbour]

Originally Posted by Pdwight

PayPal is the quickest, just use my email fmjbt@comcast.net and send as a Gift

or you can email me and send me the funds through snail mail.

THanks

Dwight

You may have mentioned it in another thread, but what about instructions for dash switch installation?

[BFeller]

My Paypal gift was sent a a few minites ago.

[RandallNeighbour]

paypal gift sent! Dash switch version please.

[Nine8Six]

Clean work, cool and easy mod! Like it

Kind of you to offer this to other members. You actually made me realized not long ago that the four stalk thing was an option. Never knew lol

[Pdwight]

all cables ordered are in the mail on convenience day (7/11)

Dwight