Mystery hardware - 00 2.7L

[willcapp]

Anyone know what the hardware is for located under the Driver's seat?

[Glyn]

Anyone know what the hardware is for located under the Driver's seat?

are you left or right hand drive, which seat are we looking at :(

[Loren]

Central Locking/Alarm.

[willcapp]

Anyone know what the hardware is for located under the Driver's seat?

are you left or right hand drive, which seat are we looking at :(

LHD, driver's side (US Model)

[Glyn]

Anyone know what the hardware is for located under the Driver's seat?

are you left or right hand drive, which seat are we looking at :(

LHD, driver's side (US Model)

As per Loren

[willcapp]

So, if there is a 3rd party alarm system installed does that mean it can be uninstalled and the original Porsche one used instead?

[Loren]

The alarm box under the left hand seat is likely the factory alarm and central locking (for trunks and doors, etc.). See if you can see a part number on it.

[willcapp]

will check it out then....Probably tonight or tomorrow morning.

[Chris_in_NH]

the alarm/locking control module under the seat also holds the immobilizer code for the car. when you insert the key in the ignition, the alarm/locking control module checks the key's code to make sure it is (one of) the key(s) for the car. if it's not, the car won't start (obviously). ;)

so even if someone had a key copied, they still wouldn't be able to start the car. the key must be programmed (at the dealer) to the car (control module).

here are some pics of mine (from '97 Boxster):

cover removed:

Edited June 2, 2007 by Chris_in_NH