information under the tach

[X911CarreraX]

I can't seem to view the MPG, etc that is suppose to be where the odometer is. in the owners manual it tells you to move the thing that is not even there! the only thing on the left side is the turn signals. so jsut wondering how i can see those things. thanks

[ToblertheDog]

You'll need to have your local service shop enable the OBC feature using a PST2. If you want to toggle between the various functions, you'll need to add a switch to the dash or swap out your 3-column stalk for a 4-column version.

There are plenty of threads on this board that cover this subject in greater detail...search on "OBC".

Hope this helps.

[LVDell]

The OBC hack is very common. First things first though, you need to have your dealer turn on the OBC with the PST2. Hopefully you have a good relationship with the dealer so he will turn it on gratis.

There are pros/cons to the 4-stalk vs. dash switch install.

Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.

[Tool Pants]

The local group has done about 40 plus OBC retrofits over the years. I like to do it with the stalk because then it is the same as the factory option on your year. Let me know and I will give you a list of parts to buy.

[X911CarreraX]

why would they do that? they make it so its there, but they dont let you see it unless you get it some stuff installed? sounds rediculous imo. Approx. how much will the parts be? thanks

[skymast]

The OBC is an option and whether it was ordered or not, the computer was buit into the cluster. Its about $180 in parts. Well documented install instructions but it takes a few hours.

[LVDell]

I did the dash switch install and it was about $40 in parts. The only difference between the 2 is that I have Temperature, Distance To Empty, Avg. MPH, and Avg. MPG but I don't get to set the speed gong. Using the stalk allows you to set/reset the speed gong. So for an additional $140 or so I could have the speed gong. IMHO I didn't think it was worth it. But all I really wanted was the temp and fuel remain anyway.

[X911CarreraX]

i dont think im going to do it anymore, but what is the speed gong?

[LVDell]

you can set a speed on the oBC that will sound a gong (warning tone) to let you know that you hit that speed. Helps if you are one of those people that do not look at the speedo and want ot know when you hit 55, etc.

[TD in DC]

I use the speed gong to warn me when I exceed the limit above which it is an automatic reckless driving ticket in VA (which also gives the officer the discretion to tow your car and take you to jail). Of course, I never drive without looking at the speedo . . . :huh:

[Hroussard]

TD, remind me NEVER to move to VA!!!

HarryR C2 1999 ( leaded foot)

[LVDell]

I just moved from McLean and I know how bad the cops are (thankfully not personally).....but, I have a friend that got 6 days in jail and driving suspended for 1 yr. OUCH!!! Oh yeah, 110mph pn rt 28 by Dulles. And that was a reduced sentence.

[X911CarreraX]

6 days for going 110?!!?! thats crazy, dont you serve maybe 1 day in jail here in CA.?

[capt601]

The local group has done about 40 plus OBC retrofits over the years. I like to do it with the stalk because then it is the same as the factory option on your year. Let me know and I will give you a list of parts to buy.

Tool Pants

I am trying to research getting the OBC retrofit and was leaning towards the stalk, but saw some writeups about using a switch. where do they put the switch, and is it any easier?

can you also send me a list of the parts needed?

thanks

capt601

PS yeah, I know this is an old topic and post from 2004, but it had some good info and just wanted to followup.

[Loren]

http://www.whiteson.org/boxster/mods/obc/

[wrljet]

I just moved from McLean and I know how bad the cops are (thankfully not personally).....but, I have a friend that got 6 days in jail and driving suspended for 1 yr. OUCH!!! Oh yeah, 110mph pn rt 28 by Dulles. And that was a reduced sentence.

Yeah, is this a great country, or what.

Bill