OBC addition Cables

[Pdwight]

I ship all cables out via the Post Office in a padded envelope.

Should be there soon

[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!

[Deserion]

Just sent my funds for the column stalk wire setup for my '04. Thanks!

[BruceH]

I got mine installed today. I didn't remove the steering wheel. I disconnected the stalk from the 4 stalk that I bought and installed it onto my current 3 stalk. I had the OBC activated and everything works great! Thanks Dwight for making these harnesses, excellent quality and makes this mod so much easier.

[Pdwight]

That pinout should be correct, you would simply need a 4 stalk harness, (Most humbly) my harness takes out over half the work of doing this.

Dwight

[MitchSF]

I just installed mine today too, along with the 4 stalk assembly. I realized after it was installed, that I could have just transferred the OBC stalk. I'll keep the old assembly around just in case.

Dwight's cable made this modification a lot easier. Definitely worth the money.

[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!

[rdass623]

great job Dwight...

I received my harness today and installed it in about an hour (nice day and wasn't rushing). everything went in smooth as silk. the version I used was the poor man's version, with an old window switch in the dash to scroll through the functions. in my opinion it is the only way to go. doing so alleviates the need to disassemble the column and remove the steering wheel.

I had so much time left over, I decided to upgrade my speakers. the old ones were shot. the suspension had completely deteriorated to the point where the cones were not supported by the frames at all. now all I need is a wiring harness adapter to install a new amp.

I don't guess you make those Dwight, do you?

[Pdwight]

Tell me what size wires, how long...what connectors....how many and I will make anything

[BFeller]

I was bored @ 10:30 pm tonight. The OBC Stalk got installed. Works like a charm. I did the install without removing the steering wheel. Since there already was cruise control it meant that the stalk for the OBC could be added to the three stalk assembly that was already in place. The top trim pice for the column had to be removed. It was easy to do by rotating the steering wheel to accessmthe screws holding it in place behind the wheel, along with extending the adjustment of the column to its longest position for access to the trim screws on the side. If any one else is confused as to what plug the new wires go into it is the center plug. Less than two hours later it was buttoned up and out for test drive.

[heliguy]

Does this harness activate the cruise control if I install the 4-stalk on my '03?

[JayG]

Originally Posted by rdass623

great job Dwight...

I received my harness today and installed it in about an hour (nice day and wasn't rushing). everything went in smooth as silk. the version I used was the poor man's version, with an old window switch in the dash to scroll through the functions. in my opinion it is the only way to go. doing so alleviates the need to disassemble the column and remove the steering wheel.

I had so much time left over, I decided to upgrade my speakers. the old ones were shot. the suspension had completely deteriorated to the point where the cones were not supported by the frames at all. now all I need is a wiring harness adapter to install a new amp.

I don't guess you make those Dwight, do you?

Crutchfield has the speaker wiring adapters .
I made a adaptor plate for replacement dash speakers. PM me and I will send you the template pattern

[pdwelch2000]

I have a 2001 S with cruise. What would I need to do this conversion?

Just the cable?

Thank you,

Patrick.

[rdass623]

Originally Posted by pdwelch2000

I have a 2001 S with cruise. What would I need to do this conversion?

Just the cable?

Thank you,

Patrick.

not sure about the 01 model, but on the 00 model, the harness and a window switch was all that I needed. pelican has a write up on it's website. also you will need to have the computer turned on, it can be done at the dealer or with durametric software if you have it.

[rdass623]

Originally Posted by JayG

Crutchfield has the speaker wiring adapters .
I made a adaptor plate for replacement dash speakers. PM me and I will send you the template pattern

actually what I did was cut the suspension from the rings on the old speakers, leaving the connectors on the rings and soldered it to the lugs on the new speakers. I then used the rings from the old speakers to clamp the new ones in place using the original hardware. but thanks for the advice. if you know of a source for a wiring harness adapter to install an aftermarket amp, I would appreciate that.

[Pdwight]

You Have two options on the OBC;

You can do a 4 stalk and a 5 wire harness that will look completely factory, hard part is sourcing a 4 stalk switch.

Poor Man's as it has been come to be called is to use a window switch and a 3 wire harness.

In either case you will have to have a dealer or someone with a Durametric turn on the OBC function.

I ran across another 4 stalk switch assembly for a good price at iwantaporsche.com

Let me know if I can help
Dwight

[BruceH]

Originally Posted by pdwelch2000

I have a 2001 S with cruise. What would I need to do this conversion?

Just the cable?

Thank you,

Patrick.

I bought a 4 stalk from Oklahoma Foreign which sells on eBay. I also have a 2001 S with cruise so I removed the OBC stalk from the one I bought and put it on my original 3 stalk. Then I ran the wires from Dwight's harness up to the cluster. I had my local shop activate the OBC for $50. Everything works as advertised. Keep an eye on Oklahoma foreign since the stalks come up on a fairly regular basis or you could contact them directly. I bought mine for $129.

[JayG]

Originally Posted by JayG

Crutchfield has the speaker wiring adapters .
I made a adaptor plate for replacement dash speakers. PM me and I will send you the template pattern

I got a lot of request for the template, so rather than sending a bunch of emails, I posted it as a DIY

http://986forum.com/forums/diy-project-guides/53308-dash-speaker-mounting-adapters.html#post410790

[Deserion]

Got my cable on Saturday. Looks like a quality piece, that's for sure!