mk1max

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I got mine from Porsche direct. Not really worth going elsewhere I don't think. They weren't massively expensive for an OEM part (though admittedly they were expensive for what is essentially a crimped cable!). Try phoning up your local dealer - it's small enough they can put it in the post for you.

Unfortunately I can't get to my spare parts right now as I have an unused set I ought to sell!

It's a great guide, another thanks to @Sazzy from me too! However, I dismantled both sides (and had spare cables ready to go) only to find both my cables were fine. I considered replacing them anyway but was worried I'd make something that works no longer work! So I put it all back together and am going to replace the elasticated bands instead as I think that's the source of my problems.

That's great to know, thank you!

Hi, @Sazzy. Just giving this a bit of a bump as I may need to tackle it this week. What adhesive did you use to put all of this back together? I saw mention of Loctite for the small bit of piping, but would that work for the whole job? Or did you get something more specialised? Thanks!

1 hour ago, LordGrover said:

WE can all take 'em apart... it's the putting back together in the right order that's my issue. ?

 There were moments when I was wondering whether I'd put the screen in upside down!

@megapixelmike534@gmail.com; thanks very much! Did you attach it to the car at all?

Today I completely dismantled and reassembled my PCM 2 unit to fix a problem I was having with the screen and CD drive. I managed to fix the screen, but not sure the CD drive is quite how it should be (though I will miss that less!). It's good enough to postpone the soundsystem replacement for a bit longer!

On 8/19/2018 at 9:40 AM, megapixelmike534@gmail.com said:

hi installed Kenwood KSC-SW11 SUB With Built In Amp …i found  it a very  a easy job..

makes a big difference  without going over the top,  now got a nice base  as i have only got dash speakers fitted…build quality  great quite heavy fits nice behind the passenger seat

?  @megapixelmike534@gmail.com I was looking at these too (having had experience from another car). Do you have any photos to show how well it fit? Was installation relatively straightforward?

@Sussexlad Nice; I got the perspex centre part from @K.I.T.T. too. I'm hoping that doesn't fly off as it's not as easy to cable tie in place!

Also, no weeds, but the garage could do with a little tidy!  

Edit to add: I can poke a bit of fun at a garage, but at the same time am very much wishing I had one myself!

36 minutes ago, Shazbot said:

This was on Wikipedia for a BMW but assume similar in principle to the idea put up by  @mk1max

Yes, that looks similar to what we did. Wish this was around when we were researching our solution - it's mega detailed!! There are open-source circuits and coding, but putting it all on a Wikipedia page like this is impressive!

Edit to add, the circuit on the Wikipedia page is actually simpler than ours was as the timing is done without a timing chip.

On 7/22/2018 at 5:30 PM, Shazbot said:

LOL! Far from a relay expert, just some knowledge (a little knowledge is a dangerous thing-? Not sure who I'm paraphrasing but they were probably right) and reading I'm afraid.

The relay simply handles load.

The 'motorway' lane change function is usually controlled via coding in the ecu nowadays rather than the relay itself, but I stand to be corrected.

Even on my old Mk4 Golf you could code it in with VCDS

If easily accessible you could pull your Boxster relay and check the printed markings to see if it contains any magic?

 

Sorry I can't be any real help on this one............

Yep, pretty much this. A little more electronic logic is required.

I once helped a friend set up a circuit with a 555 timer chip (see something like this page https://www.electronics-tutorials.ws/waveforms/555_timer.html ) turning the relay on and off at appropriate times when it was triggered with a short flick of the stalk. This worked but was a bit of a faff to set up. Luckily the dash was already dismantled at the time. I have considered doing an updated version using one of the small Arduinos on my other car, but then decide it's more hassle than it's worth.  The coding and setup probably wouldn't be too bad but I'd want to build something that had a failsafe as well, as I know how wonderful my soldering skills are.