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  1. Richard Hamilton
    There is loads of information on retrofitting/actvating the OBC on this forum if you do a search. Also look at http://www.whiteson.org/boxster/mods/obc/ for background info. If your car is a 99 2.5 then retrofitting cruise control (right hand lower stalk) isn't a practical option.
  2. Richard Hamilton
    Excellent job, Loren! It must have taken a lot of time - thanks!!!
  3. Richard Hamilton
    Time to name and shame, perhaps? Where are you located? - there are a lot of Brits on the forum, and I am sure they would be happy to recommend a GOOD independent. My nomination goes to Wrightune in Wallingford, Oxon. (but I also have to admit that he is a close personal friend).
  4. Richard Hamilton
    I think it looks stunning. I love the look of the Cayman in profile, but if only they had made the rear side window look like this.........
  5. Richard Hamilton
    Loren As I'm sure you are aware, UK spec cars flash the indicators (turn-signals in American?) and side markers when locking and unlocking. I believe there are also differences in other countries relating to the alarm horn on-time. Have you ever tried changing the country coding in the alarm control module to achieve the same result as the sidemarker hack? Just a thought.
  6. Richard Hamilton
    Paul Try eBay.uk Item number: 8064227817 or look in the 'Crafts' section. I spoke to my brother this morning, and he actually used a black faux suede material he got locally - not genuine alcantara as I first thought. It looks the business, though.
  7. Richard Hamilton
    There is a backup battery in the alarm siren - hence your problem. I think the fix is to turn the ignition on and leave the key in the ignition before disconnecting the battery.
  8. Richard Hamilton
    View this tutorial Rear Storage Box for 996 Coupe Firstly, I have to confess that this was my brother's idea, and he was the first to do it on his '99 C4. We have always been frustrated with the lack of storage space, for stuff that you want to keep out of sight, like portable satnav, camera, jacket, etc. The platform is made of 6mm (1/4") MDF board. Mine is covered in a leatherette I got from eBay which isn't quite a perfect match for the savannah leather, but is extremely close to the carpet colour. My brother used black alcantara for hi Author Richard Hamilton Category Carrera (996) - Mods Submitted 05/15/2006 11:12 AM
  9. Richard Hamilton
    More information about "Rear Storage Box for 996 Coupe"
    Firstly, I have to confess that this was my brother's idea, and he was the first to do it on his '99 C4. We have always been frustrated with the lack of storage space, for stuff that you want to keep out of sight, like portable satnav, camera, jacket, etc. The platform is made of 6mm (1/4") MDF board. Mine is covered in a leatherette I got from eBay which isn't quite a perfect match for the savannah leather, but is extremely close to the carpet colour. My brother used black alcantara for his, as he has a black interior. We made a cardboard template to get the shape right, which is a close fit at the sides. The back edge goes under the back panel by about 12mm (1/2"), and the front edge is cut square to the back of the seats. It is a snug fit under the back panel, which holds it nicely. The MDF was cut from the template, and the covering was stretched over the MDF and stapled on the underside. We screwed some small metal tube clips to the MDF on each side, and cable-tied them to some modified clips which just hook under the side panels. There isn't anything else holding it in place, so it can easily be removed if you need to gain access to the DME under the rear carpet. Hopefully the pictures will explain all. Hope you like it!
  10. Richard Hamilton
    Andy (bluboy911) Did you do the cruise retrofit as well? It would be interesting to know if the wiring was the same as it would normally be for a 2003 Boxster (ie only connected to the cluster).
  11. Richard Hamilton
    Like 1999Porsche911 says, check the switch on the clutch pedal is working. Cruise won't set if the switch is operating. The switches have a habit of moving in the mounting bracket, and the system could think the pedal is depressed when it is not.
  12. Richard Hamilton
    I wonder if the code is different for Canadian cars, as I think they have a different cluster part number. Has anyone in Canada any experience of this?
  13. Richard Hamilton
    You still have to get the power supply from fuse B7 to the stalk, but there are no connections to the DME at all.
  14. Richard Hamilton
    Just a quick update - The 2003/2004 OBC and cruise retrofit WORKS as detailed in post #47 above. You DO have to code the cluster and DME to "with cruise control".
  15. Richard Hamilton
    A '98 2.5 is DME version 5.2.2 and does not have e-gas. I think it was introduced on the 2.7 cars with DME 7.2.
  16. Richard Hamilton
    2003-4 Boxster Cruise: Plug C (Grey) on the Instrument Cluster Pin 17 - Stalk Connector Pin 1 Plug C (Grey) on the Instrument Cluster Pin 4 - Stalk Connector Pin 3 Plug C (Grey) on the Instrument Cluster Pin 1 - Stalk Connector Pin 4 Fuse B7 - Stalk Connector Pin 2 (This is as yet untested, but I know 3 people trying it out, so you should get an answer here soon) 2003-4 Boxster OBC: Plug C (Grey) on the Instrument Cluster Pin 23 - Stalk Connector Pin 2 Plug C (Grey) on the Instrument Cluster Pin 22 - Stalk Connector Pin 3 Plug C (Grey) on the Instrument Cluster Pin 21 - Stalk Connector Pin 4 Plug C (Grey) on the Instrument Cluster Pin 24 - Stalk Connector Pin 5 Plug C (Grey) on the Instrument Cluster Pin 25 - Stalk Connector Pin 6 Earth (ground) - Stalk Connector Pin 1
  17. Richard Hamilton
    John I had EXACTLY that problem. It turned out to be a faulty switch in the drivers door handle assembly. You can lock it by using the emergency locking procedure - described in the manual. The fault should show up on a PST2 test. If you are anywhere near me in Maidenhead, PM me as I can help you with that. (Just noticed the Solihull bit - Doh!!)
  18. Richard Hamilton
    The screen shots were taken from a PST2. I used to have an EZ-Scan 5000 which didn't display the faults, but they were there when you read the fault memory with the PST2. I'm not sure whether other scan tools or code readers would show them. I wish I could be more help, sorry. :(
  19. Richard Hamilton
    I think you'll find this is normal - every one I have seen has been the same.
  20. Richard Hamilton
    Yeah, the European flash ignores many of the sensors (as far as emission faults are concerned), where here in the US, we have all the bells and whistles. However, the US chips can be reflashed with the European program if you don't mind not being able to pass emission testing and can find someone willing to break federal law. I had P1123 and P1125 for quite a while, and since I switched my MAF it hasn't re-occurred. The fault was stored in the fault memory of the DME, and it showed the number of occurrences. You could read the faults with a PST2, but they did not show up on a scan tool. Because the "fault" was intermittent (it showed as something like 10 events per month) it wouldn't fail an annual UK emissions test. I suspect that Porsche consider that such faults would show up on a service visit, and could be rectified at that time. Mathew - where are you located? - you didn't say if it was a US or RoW car.
  21. Richard Hamilton
    You will find that with RoW cars (like mine) the CEL is NOT triggered for certain emissions-related faults. P1123 and 1125, for example, do not show the CEL on UK cars, but they do on US cars. (Ask me how I know).
  22. Richard Hamilton
    I would try to find an independent Porsche workshop who are capable of rebuilding your engine. There is a company in England who rebuild cylinder blocks - http://www.perfectbore.com - they also do big bore conversions. It has got to be cheaper to rebuild it than replace it. 82,000km isn't that much (mine has 110,000) so it would be a shame to scrap most of the internals for the sake of a damaged liner. Someone on the PCGB forum recently upgraded his early 996 which had 125,000 miles on the clock and was still going strong when he sold it.
  23. Richard Hamilton
    I've done it on my 98 Tip, and my brother's 99 C4 Tip - no problem. If we order the connector from Porsche in the UK it comes in a BMW bag! Be careful, because the stalk plug can easily go into the connector the wrong way round.
  24. Richard Hamilton
    Take another look at the 986 DIY thread. Lovely car, by the way. Hope you can keep it looking that good in a dusty Greek summer! :rolleyes:
  25. Richard Hamilton
    Hi Nicos It LOOKS really easy to connect cruise to a 2002 C4, but I don't know anyone who has done it (yet). There are only 4 wires to connect: Plug C (Grey) on the Instrument Cluster Pin 17 - Stalk Connector Pin 1 Plug C (Grey) on the Instrument Cluster Pin 4 - Stalk Connector Pin 3 Plug C (Grey) on the Instrument Cluster Pin 1 - Stalk Connector Pin 4 Fuse B7 - Stalk Connector Pin 2 You would also need to get the Instrument Cluster and the DME coded with a PST2 Parts-wise, you would need: 1 x 996 613 219 10 EWC - 4 column control stalk 1 x 999 652 972 40 connector 4 x VW Part No. 000.979.009 Connector wires 1 x Connector for fuse B7 Like I said, I don't know if anyone has done it, but I would put money on it that it works. If you want the wiring diagram, PM me with your email address and I'll send you a copy.
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