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  1. creekman
    Johan, I don't have the information that you're looking for, but if you can't change the settings on your radio I think you could just find another American delivered radio pretty cheap. I just took one out of my car for a double din GPS installation. I doubt these radios (CDR23) have much value? I hope this helps,
  2. creekman
    Judge, Thanks for the reply and the "batwing filler" information. I'll look into that...
  3. creekman
    Thanks Loren... After looking at the back of the switch for some time I found that by pushing a 1" wide putty knife down between the body and the frame it released the switch. However I can't tell you which side of the switch I inserted the putty knife. Also when you inserted the putty knife I found that you had to push it in as deep as you can, then the switch released. FYI: I'm installing a double din monitor nav and installing the A/C control panel directly under the 7" monitor, the non-conformance location... LOL I'm also moving the seat heater switches up to the horse shoe frame since I had 2 unused locations on the panel. I'll make a new filler piece where the seat heater switches were located. BTW: I have a 4 prong unused plug laying under the console, you told me one time what that was for, but I've forgotten. Thanks for all of your help,
  4. creekman
    I want to remove some rocker switches from the center dash panel. I can't seem to figure out how they release from the frame? Before I get physical I thought maybe someone knows how to do this... Thanks,
  5. creekman
    I received my new 7" dbl din JVC GPS/Nav unit, turns out there is a wire from the back of the unit that connects to the reverse light wiring. So you have a switched + and the ground, then in my case I have a purple/white wire from the back of the unit that shows connecting to the reverse light wiring.
  6. creekman
    Hi8... It would be easier if you had the part description included, if item 18 is the single post terminal, then that would be the battery + lead to the terminal post included on the attached pix, then from the terminal to the starter, I think???? Anyway that terminal post housing on my 2003 C4S is on the right side frame at about the firewall. It's hiding high on the frame...
  7. creekman
    Here's the way I ran my backup camera wiring. However the one problem area that I alluded to early is that you need to wrap the wiring that runs behind the aluminum heat shield where the muffler is mounted. I used some exhaust pipe wrap as an added shield. Here are some pixs...
  8. creekman
    Hi8, I've got the rear valance down and tomorrow evening I'll run the cables. One way I was thinking about running the cable is through the fender well where my PSE vacuum line goes through a rubber grommet. However the muffler is right there and the only protection from heat is the foil insulation. Once into the engine room I'm going to look at going through the big grommet that houses the 2 engine harnesses. They are located high on the right fender well. This will allow me to get into the rear seat area...
  9. creekman
    Hi8, I never intended to connected the GPS power wire to the backup lights, however I had a friend that just installed a backup camera in his truck and he thought there was a backup camera wire out of the back of the monitor that switched the screen to the backup view. Once I have the new Nav I'm sure I'll come up with the correct wiring. I'm off to the garage to put the car on the lift, then I'll remove the rear bumper/valance to install the backup camera and run the wires into the engine room. From there I can run wire forward and into the right side tail light housing. Thanks for the reply...
  10. creekman
    After reviewing the minimal installation instructions that came with the backup camera I'm not sure the above information works. Now I'm thinking that the + and - goes to a switchable power source, and "maybe" a wire comes off the back of the monitor and connects to the back up light wire in the tail light to tell the monitor that you're in reverse? I don't have the GPS 7" monitor yet so I won't know if this is correct or not... Stay tuned, film at eleven...
  11. creekman
    We've run a lot of new wiring up the left side threshold area during my engine swap, that gave us good proximity to the fuse panel. However having had most of the interior out of the car at one point or another I have yet to never figured out how to run wires forward through the center console under the rear seat pan. I bought this backup camera from Crutchfield, very small, 165 degree view, it reverses the rear view. It comes with a 6' pig tail and 22' of cabling with connectors. I had the local avionics guy cut down the 6' pigtail to 1' so I didn't have a bunch of extra wiring behind the bumper. The wires are small gauge so I didn't want to muck up the wiring with my solder job. Nice unit, a tad pricey... http://www.crutchfield.com/p_074RVC115T/Accele-RVC1150T.html Thanks for the replies...
  12. creekman
    I'm installing a bumper mounted (on the recess above the license plate) backup camera in conjunction with a double din GPS monitor. The directions are rather sparse, can I go to the backup light wiring in the tail light for power? This would give me both switching and power. Thanks,
  13. creekman
    Hi8ha... Thanks for the quick reply... I placed an order. BTW: recently I placed an order unknowingly with a Chinese vendor for a laptop battery. It took them nearly a month to deliver it, they kept telling me it, "was in the mail". I finally got the battery, but had already bought one, now they want me to send it back and they will settle on the shipping charges after they receive it, ya good luck. Bottom line I would stay away from foreign vendors unless you have first hand information regarding their integrity. That's my rant for today... Here's the product I bought per your information, and thanks again...
  14. creekman
    Contact Tony Garcia at Autobahan Interiors. Tony specializes in Porsche interiors... http://www.autobahninteriors.com/
  15. creekman
    Do you need special tools for removing the stock Porsche radio/player (CDR23) from the dash? Thanks,
  16. creekman
    I agree, I had the same issues and gave up on the mounting buckles. The mats have stayed put, no problem...
  17. creekman
    For the most part the determining torque value will depend on the quality (grade) of the bolt, the material you're installing the bolt into, and whether you're lubricating the bolt with either Lock-Tite, anti-seize or installing the bolt dry. There are all sorts of charts on the internet that will help you determine the correct torque settings. Here's one: https://www.swtc.edu/ag_power/diesel_engines/lecture/metric%20torque%20values.pdf
  18. creekman
    I just received my 101 Projects book from Pelican Parts today. First off Wayne gives kudos to our fearless leader, Loren Cook for his contribution. The book is well done, great graphics and pictures. The text is well laid out and easy to follow. I don't think it's intended to replace the Bentley's book, but it certainly is a fine addition for any DIY'er. Definitely worth the money.
  19. creekman
    Whooops, I misread the question, I immediately jumped to the conclusion that it was the "clutch" pedal and not the brake pedal. Sorry...
  20. creekman
    Thanks John, I had a good a laugh out of your comment, "we just buy them by the bag full". I guess that pretty well sums the answer to my question.
  21. creekman
    Buy them by the bagful, they are going to break. JFP, I guess your reply says it all, I just doubled my order... Thanks, BTW:Do we have a first name for you? Anyone who is as helpful as you are I'd like to be on a first name bases. Thanks for your contributions on this website. Mitch
  22. creekman
    Is it me, or are the 6 front belly pan clips difficult to get off? I bought new ones since the old ones seemed like they had seen better days. Now the new ones came off the first time easily, but don't seem to want to release without tearing them up to get them off a second time. Does anyone have a secret to preserving the longevity of these retaining clips?
  23. creekman
    Hi8ha, nice installation... who's monitor is that? Did you ever consider installing the A/C panel in the C/D storage bin? I read on one of the replies that it complicates the install. I'm not sure if you can get a face plate, or you'll have to make one. Did you install a backup camera? I'm considering that, I have one in my D/D and it's pretty handy. Plus in my old age my neck doesn't swivel around like it use too. Thanks for your reply,
  24. creekman
    P-Kay, many thanks for your informative reply... You've told me what I need to know, now I just have to search the threads and find what works for me. I agree with you that my choice would be to move the heat/A-C controls to the CD storage area and leave the storage recess/bin in its present location. I saw one Double Din face plate with PORSCHE emboss on the face plate. It that a factory faceplate? Thanks,
  25. creekman
    Thanks for the leads and heads up... What I don't understand is what you do with the heater/A-C control panel if you're installing the double din monitor? Does the A/C panel move to the CD storage opening? If it does then will you have to lengthen the wiring to make that happen?
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