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Forum: DIY Project Guides 09-04-2012, 03:43 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 76,103
Posted By politby
Thanks, great if you can find it. I have...

Thanks, great if you can find it.

I have measured the connectors and it seems pins 10 and 11 on the red plug are ignition switched 12V. They go to 12V when ignition is switched on but go back to...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 09-03-2012, 07:44 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 76,103
Posted By politby
I took out the a/c unit today and there are a LOT...

I took out the a/c unit today and there are a LOT of wires on those two connector blocks. Which one is the switched 12V supply? Green/black?

Probing them all with the ignition on and off will take...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 09-02-2012, 09:53 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 76,103
Posted By politby
I now consider that question resolved. :) I...

I now consider that question resolved. :)

I am starting to have second thoughts about the double DIN thing because it requires relocating the a/c controls, causing the loss of the lower storage...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 09-02-2012, 03:01 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 76,103
Posted By politby
Could be, but oddly enough it reads 11.6V, not...

Could be, but oddly enough it reads 11.6V, not actual battery voltage (12.4V on the constant voltage lead). Probably not safe to use as switched power for a head unit.
Forum: DIY Project Guides 09-01-2012, 02:47 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 76,103
Posted By politby
Nope, my car has an entirely different...

Nope, my car has an entirely different configuration of the yellow connector - no switched power there.


I found this diagram on renntech.org - this is mostly consistent with what I found when...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 08-31-2012, 05:32 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 76,103
Posted By politby
There is so much that is non standard on this car...

There is so much that is non standard on this car that I want to be extra careful. According to the pinout of the CDR23 ISO harness, pin 4 is constant +12V while pin 5 is labelled "Antenna 12V+"...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-30-2012, 04:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,781
Posted By politby
Resurrecting an old thread. I am just about to...

Resurrecting an old thread. I am just about to route some wires from the frunk to the head unit and it seems my '03 RHD Boxster S has TWO unused grommets from the battery area:
...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 08-30-2012, 02:20 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 76,103
Posted By politby
Got it. Final question - where did you take...

Got it. Final question - where did you take switched power for the head unit, and how did you connect the parking brake/reverse leads?
Forum: DIY Project Guides 08-30-2012, 01:30 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 76,103
Posted By politby
So did you use the cage that came with the...

So did you use the cage that came with the Connects2 kit, or the one that came with the head unit?

I was thinking the Pioneer cage will fit the unit 100% but OTOH the Connects2 cage may be better...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 08-30-2012, 12:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,113
Posted By politby
I ended up using the CD changer bracket; fastened...

I ended up using the CD changer bracket; fastened the amp to it using strong double sided tape (the sort used to hang bathroom mirrors on tile walls) and it worked out great.

Unfortunately one of ...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 08-29-2012, 11:51 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 76,103
Posted By politby
Thanks for that. I have just installed the amp,...

Thanks for that. I have just installed the amp, routed the cables into the cabin and swapped the dash speakers. Will do the head unit over the weekend.

I have the Pio SGH-DA100 AppRadio which is...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 08-27-2012, 09:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,113
Posted By politby
That's a great suggestion, why didn't I think of...

That's a great suggestion, why didn't I think of that? :)

I have lots of 6 mm marine plywood lying around. Assuming there is space to insert a sheet between the carpet and the bulkhead I'll use...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 08-27-2012, 12:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,113
Posted By politby
Okay, I am looking at four screws, two at the...

Okay, I am looking at four screws, two at the extreme top of the bulkhead and two 200 mm further down.

From your pictures I do not believe the tank is located so high.
Forum: DIY Project Guides 08-27-2012, 10:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,113
Posted By politby
Oh dear. Looks like I'll have to use the changer...

Oh dear. Looks like I'll have to use the changer bracket. :)

Or maybe the 2 bolts which held the bracket can be used.

I realize it's not the easiest to find a place for the tank in a mid...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 08-27-2012, 10:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,113
Posted By politby
Are you kidding? Gas tank directly below the...

Are you kidding? Gas tank directly below the battery, right in front of the passenger (my car is RHD)???
In between the crumple zone and the cabin?

I really hope I am misunderstanding you...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 08-27-2012, 08:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,113
Posted By politby
Mounting an amp to the front firewall

I'm adding a new amp to my 03 986. I have removed the old amp and CD changer and the new amp will go where the CD changer used to be.

I first intended to use the CD changer bracket but I do not...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 08-17-2012, 02:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,482
Posted By politby
986 Bose rear deck enclosure questions

Another question that has been only half-answered in earlier threads.

I am ripping out the Bose-MOST system in my 2003, replacing door and dash speakers, head unit and amp.

I also want to do...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 08-15-2012, 01:39 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 76,103
Posted By politby
I am just about to start a similar install in my...

I am just about to start a similar install in my '03, similar to yours.

I have a Pioneer SPH-DA100 waiting to be installed along with a Pioneer GM-D9500F amp. My car also has the cupholder above...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-04-2012, 02:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,777
Posted By politby
Update: Today, for some inexplicable reason, the...

Update: Today, for some inexplicable reason, the exterior temperature reading is showing a correct value. Maybe the reading yesterday was a fluke. Will see if this lasts.


Still no cool air,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-04-2012, 12:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,777
Posted By politby
No... it does not blow cold air even if set to...

No... it does not blow cold air even if set to Low, I just tested.

Not sure how to test if the compressor is working or not. In auto mode, it seems to regulate fan speed an distribution okay, it...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-03-2012, 12:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,777
Posted By politby
Exterior temp off the chart, a/c not cooling

So I have my first problem with my new-to-me 2003 Boxster S. Drove it home today and found the air con is just blowing air, not cooling (car has auto climate control).

And the outside temp reading...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 08-02-2012, 11:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,576
Posted By politby
I think it was a good decision to raise it back...

I think it was a good decision to raise it back to original. But I could never understand the black rims trend. Looks like the car is missing its wheels.
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 07-27-2012, 06:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,774
Posted By politby
What an unexpected post. :) Depends on how...

What an unexpected post. :)

Depends on how you look at it. Yes, we drive on the right hand side, but as RHD cars are virtually impossible to sell here because people think they can't handle a RHD,...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 07-27-2012, 01:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,774
Posted By politby
New member, 2003 S

Greetings,

just became the happy owner of a well kept 2003 Boxster S. My first Porsche.
Car is in great shape, my first project will be an audio system upgrade as I want to play music streamed...
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