Wiring harness for non-Becker/Blaupunkt headunits

[doughep]

This may already be common knowledge, but I couldn't find a post related to this so I thought I'd post one.

I just swapped out the Blaupunkt headunit in my '98 for a Kenwood unit. Unfortunately, the Kenwood unit does not accept what appears to be a standard German plug configuration, so I had to buy an aftermarket harness adaptor to connect the harness of the Kenwood unit to the Boxster connections. I checked at all of the likely places (except the dealership ;) ), but I couldn't find one. Finally, I got a hold of an installer at Tweeter (an East Coast high-end stereo equipment shop). He told me that the harness used by Volkswagon was used by many of the German manufacture's, Including Porsche, Audi and BMW. He pointed out that the VW adapter cable would work, however the two power wires (Ignition switched and battery direct) were swapped. Sure enough, when I got the harness, it plugged in perfectly but the power wires are reversed. I intend to hook it up tonight, but I don't expect any problems.

Just thought I'd save anybody looking for this harness a few phone calls. If anyone wants the manufacturer name/part number, let me know and I'll post it.

- Pete

[dbookman]

Hi Pete,

I'm definitely interested in the part number!

Thanx in advance,

Dave

[chgrec]

I got my adapter for a Sony reciever (replacement for my '97 becker CDR210) from Crutchfield...it is indeed a VW adapter...Plugged right into my factory harness, thing of beauty....all this for $20

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-VM363zGep28/c...000&I=120701758

[Tool Pants]

I have the same thing from Crutchfield. They give it to you for 'free' when you buy a Traffic Pro, but it is not needed for a Boxster. This aftermarket adapter is something that Crutchfield throw in the shipping box because they do not know what car the unit will go in.

The Becker/Traffic Pro also comes with an adapter. We do not use that one either.

[doughep]

Hi Pete,

I'm definitely interested in the part number! 

Thanx in advance,

Dave

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Hi Dave -

Sorry I took so long to get back to you - I've been on vacation, and just logged on today for the first time since before Christmas. I'll find the part number tonight (the receipt is boxed away with the 'leftover' parts) and I'll post it tomorrow. As I recall, it was about $8.

Thanks.

- Pete