Switch for PSE

[Nick996]

It's been suggested that it's possible to make the PSE operation switcheable to give more flexability on the operation regardless of selecting "sport", which is OK I can sort that out.

The problem is where to put a switch? My cars got PASM and Chrono so I think that means there isn't a switch panel option under the lcd which adds a new switch with the exhaust symbol on it. Someone else suggested they had used the switch that opens and closes the soft top of the cab. Can anyone post a picture of where this switch goes and also the part number for it? Is this the best solution? Am I right in thinking that the switch panel is now supplied as a single unit and individual switches can't be retrofitted, the whole thing needs to be swapped?

Thanks in advance

Nick

[Guest]

I added PSE and had the switch installed. It is a rocker switch that goes in the same location as the Lock switch and rear defrost in my MY 2000 996. It is black with one led on the side just like the door lock button. I was dead set on having the switch installed and it was the main reason I chose the Porshe system. The button works well, but I have only used it once or twice to show off the 007 coolness of the car to go silent. The PSE really doesn't even get loud enough at low speeds to want to use it. I did not install the speed cut-out so mine is on from 0 mph on up. If you don't have a place for a button I would tell you not to worry about it and put it in without the button. This also opens up the possibility of using many other aftermarket systems that may be less expensive. I think the sound is just perfect though and would reccomend the PSE. it is not too loud and really neads no button. Hope this helps :D

It's been suggested that it's possible to make the PSE operation switcheable to give more flexability on the operation regardless of selecting "sport", which is OK I can sort that out.

The problem is where to put a switch? My cars got PASM and Chrono so I think that means there isn't a switch panel option under the lcd which adds a new switch with the exhaust symbol on it. Someone else suggested they had used the switch that opens and closes the soft top of the cab. Can anyone post a picture of where this switch goes and also the part number for it? Is this the best solution? Am I right in thinking that the switch panel is now supplied as a single unit and individual switches can't be retrofitted, the whole thing needs to be swapped?

Thanks in advance

Nick

[ronmart]

It's been suggested that it's possible to make the PSE operation switcheable to give more flexability on the operation regardless of selecting "sport", which is OK I can sort that out.

The problem is where to put a switch? My cars got PASM and Chrono so I think that means there isn't a switch panel option under the lcd which adds a new switch with the exhaust symbol on it. Someone else suggested they had used the switch that opens and closes the soft top of the cab. Can anyone post a picture of where this switch goes and also the part number for it? Is this the best solution? Am I right in thinking that the switch panel is now supplied as a single unit and individual switches can't be retrofitted, the whole thing needs to be swapped?

Thanks in advance

Nick

The default is the sport button, but my plan is to just disconnect the cable in the engine bay so it is on all of the time. When you want it off, just plug it back in and don't engage the sport button. Go search the 997 forum at RENNLIST for pictures of the cable in question. Myself and "Ray G" have attached pictures.

[Nick996]

That's essentially what I'm going to do with the switch - make it so I can have it on all the time and also switch it back to the factory opertation controlled by the sport button when I want to. This will give me

1) loud all the time

2) loud when in sport mode

3) quiet

all selectable from inside the car.

I'm waiting for the delivery of the PSE kit from m,y local dealer as they are on hold or delayed at the moment - anyone know anything about this?

[ronmart]

That's essentially what I'm going to do with the switch - make it so I can have it on all the time and also switch it back to the factory opertation controlled by the sport button when I want to. This will give me

1) loud all the time

2) loud when in sport mode

3) quiet

all selectable from inside the car.

I'm waiting for the delivery of the PSE kit from m,y local dealer as they are on hold or delayed at the moment - anyone know anything about this?

Cool - that would be sweet. I know someone over on Rennlist was claiming they had done that for the 996 PSE and was looking for volunteers to try our their solution for the 997.

[Nick996]

I've already worked out how to do it, I just need Porsche to deliver the PSE kit to my local dealer!