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Posted

Hi,

I wanted to try a replacement DME in my Boxter 1997 2.5 5sp manual (RoW - UK version)

Dont want to go into why in this thread... I just want to know what I need to do to accomplish this for a quick test I wanted to do.

So apart from the DME unit itself, what other control boxes from the donor vehicle do I need to bring over for it all to work, and where abouts in the vehicle are the particular units located?

I dont want to have to bother with re-programming the donor DME with immobilisor codes etc, I just want to try a different DME, and can bring over the other control boxes as needed for it all to work with no programming...

So what do I need to make a working system?

Cheers,

Jules

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Posted

If you want the keys/immobilizer to work then then you will need to transfer the program data from the old one to the new one.

I do not think it will work any other way.

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Posted

You need from the donor car, DME - behind the trim in the rear trunk, the alarm control box - under the left seat ( LHD cars ) and the key fobs - remote control. The donor car must have the same transmission as yours, tiptronic or manual.

Posted (edited)

OK thanks - that confirms it.

1) DME

2) Alarm unit

3) Key heads (with the immobilidsor pill) and key remote controls

Presumably, if I was to install the donor DME and alarm unit in to my car, and in the end decided to keep them installed permanent, I could get an OPC to reflash this donor DME with my correct VIN and immobilizor codes, and I would then use my original key fob / remote control ? Do I need to know details of the original car the DME came from, in order to re-flash it?

Jules

Edited by jcorallo
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Posted

I cant respond this questions because of security reasons, you have to contact an OPC for this.

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