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Thanks Nick, Appriciate the feedback.

In that case, does anyone know of anyone in the UK that has a PST2??

Many thanks

Try Richard Hamiltion he maybe able to help you but I am guessing (albeit I am a Brit but the wrong side of the pond aka in the US)

I think if you mean the console in front of the shifter and its the upper position in this console it is the same trim as the one where it was originally fitted.

If it is the lower one it is 996 552 339 00 01C (Assuming standard black)

Some dealers will scratch their heads and think you have gone mad. But the details on how to enable both the OBC and cruise functions can be found on here. So if in doubt print these off and take them with you. Better still (depending on were you are) find someone on here who has access to a PST2 and will help you out. Dealers may charge for the service.

Just a thought, if you are thinking of the PSE from the 2007 S I would double check to see if it will go on an 06 model as the 07 is a 3.4L engine and the 06 is a 3.2. Probally the same muffler but check all the same.

Having recently done this albeit to a 04 Boxster it can be done, with a lot of patience.

During a short shifter install I came across this plug behind the center console.

(The other two (red and black) are off the A/C unit that was moved some time ago to make room for the PCM.

That's correct as I also heard that from a Porsche source

Thanks Nick, I found that and bought both disc 2 & 3, just waiting for it to arrive.

The Knottingham Porsche called me to say Porsche Germany replied to them, there is CD Update kit for 2003 which he said updates the firmware to 2.1 He could ot say what the year map up date is, nor is if will work on CD Based PCM 2.0 software version 3.0. The set is £415 with VAT. Does anyone else out there know anyting more a about a CD firmaware 2.1 PCM update?

The PCM discs you have brought on ebay do require the PCM software to be at version 3.0. You can find out the version of your software by turning on the PCM and pressing MAIN and TRIP at the same time.

The update is covered under TSB 13/04 which is available for view on here to contributing members. The update was part of a campaign that was necessary in the US to allow the use of the newly issued Map CDs the update was free at the time.

The CD to update your PCM is available from pelican parts ($1.98) Part Number 000 043 205 46. If your car also has BOSE you will also require Part Number 000 043 205 50. With both CDs and the TSB you should be able to upgrade your PCM software yourself to allow you to use the map discs you bought on ebay.

hope that helps you

Nick (2004 Boxster S with retro-fitted PCM)

See the link below, it includes the instructions you are looking for...hope this helps you

Check here

I would like to see the machine that pushes those bushings in. I can't get them out with out breaking the tabs. I have tried on several different cars on different days using different methods.

...any excuse to get another tool for the tool box TP :renntech:

I have the Porsche shifter, a little notchy when cold (as expected) but it is a dream on the track. I found one on ebay from Brandywine Perfomance) for $300 and if your after the stock option its the only choice. As it happens they are showing the B+M kit there too for $125 if that works for you.

If the dealer can't help you that's poor. But I would try ebay for the discs as that is where I picked up mine.

See ebay item # 190080273499 its missing disc one which I assume covers amongst others Germany but it covers the UK.

It's also a problem on Boxsters, some solve it by the addition of camber plates (see link below)

Link

So how different in handling terms are the shims?

More photos here ...

2008 Boxster

Assuming you want to go genuine porsche and it is a MOST car then its around $4373.88

Picked up link from UK website;

2008 Boxster

The part number for the orange tool is shown in post #4. I have also seen a white version. Both are the same except for the color.

They work on all 986/996 with the original shift lever.

Is there also a tool to align the short shifter (Part Number would also be useful) for a 2004 Boxster S and is this tool also good for a 996 C2 ?

This 911 appears to be a cross dresser; It also looks like it has a bra on!!! :D

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=12175

That guy bought a used one from a 2003 Boxster S on ebay for $127.50. Would have to look up the part number to see if it is dot matrix.

Make him an offer if he does not use it....

Thanks for that TP. Am I correct though, the mileage cannot be reset by the dealer to the true milage being transfered from the old used cluster, it can only be done with a new one?

Thanks for the part number, but we need to look at the parts list as all the 2004 S models have the silver display.

Hmmm.....$1823 dollars (ish), I am not totally put off, so lets investigate this further.

And the part number for the 2002-2004 OBC cluster is.... and I am sitting down for the price.

Assuming I am mad and fit one of these what is the enabling process for the new cluster?

(Forgot to add 3.2 S and not tiptronic)

Having just completed the 4-Stalk hack for OBC and Cruise in my 2004 Boxster S I am wondering if it is possible to swap the complete instrument cluster for the LCD version.

If it is possible what additional work is required other than swaping the complete cluster?

Having swapped the cluster can the cluster be enabled by the use of just the PST or PIWIS or do you need access to the IPAS?

(I am assuming a new cluster rather than second hand)

I have just put one of the 2point5 'Spec.Dock' units into my wife's 2000 996 C2 and I must admit it looks way better than having a cradle as the unit replaces the ashtray. I know they also do a unit that interfaces with the later MOST system that you can control the iPod from either the CDR-23 or the PCM, and I think you will find the price very reasonable.

Installation was very straight forward and the post purchase support was great.

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