rain sensor / autodim mirror retrofit ?

[david_yorkshire]

Hi all;

looking at buying a 3 month old C2S that doesnt have a rain sensor & auto dim rear view mirror fitted;

my question is can this be retrofitted ?

I fitted one to my 996 with no problems at all

Thanks

David

[PAULSPEED]

Hi,

The rain sensor is part of the windshield and this would need to be replaced.

The dimming mirror needs power. Also, the outside mirrors would need to be replaced.

Paul

[Loren]

The rain sensor is part of the windshield and this would need to be replaced.

With all due respect - no it is not part of the windshield. It is attached by a self-adhesive.

Porsche published a group of TSBs for the 996 on this retrofit - but the 997 is different I suspect you will need to add some wiring for all the parts then have them turned on with a PIWIS tester.

It can probably be done but I have yet o see anything published from Porsche - so you would need to have a look at the wiring diagrams and make sure you get all the right parts. BTW the rain sensor part is different depending on whether it is a coupe or cab AND whether or not you have the dimming mirrors.

[White987S]

David, I would not worry about those 2 options. Should not be a deal breaker. IMHO, I think those two options are some of the most "worthless" ones offered. But, then again, I don't drive in the rain, and very little at night.

[Richard Hamilton]

I find the rain sensor a really worthwhile addition in the climate over here. The one that Porsche offer as a retrofit kit is made by Xanonex in Germany, and they don't produce a unit compatible with the 987/997. As Loren says, I think it would be a whole lot more difficult than the plug-and-play unit for the 996.

[david_yorkshire]

thanks for the replies;

I did retrofit the rain sensor to my 996 a couple of years ago - as you say Richard in our climate it is a real advantage. Was quite easy to install too.

I spoke with an OPC yesterday who confirmed that Porsche do not sell a retrofit kit for the 997.

But, as I am stubborn, I'll see if I can find a way around it !

No, it's not a deal breaker - I was spoilt as my previous (now deceased) 997s had virtually every option in the book !

If anyone comes up with a bright idea on this please let me know !

Thanks

David

[Richard Hamilton]

The rain sensor is shown on the PET with what looks like a wiring harness and plug. There isn't a special wiper switch for the rain sensor option (I268) so my guess is that it might be "simply" a case of fitting the sensor and getting it programmed with a PIWIS. This is how it is done with the 987/997 cruise retrofit kit. Like I say, it's a guess.

The sensor is about £150+VAT, BTW.

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Edited December 18, 2007 by Richard Hamilton

[david_yorkshire]

Thanks Richard;

I may not be going down this route afterall - I'm probably going to be speccing a new car now, so I'll get just what I need !

David