I did this in my old '97 Boxster... back then I couldnt find those nifty garage door looking icon buttons, I just bought a door lock switch and buffed the key icon off.

As far as hardwiring the remote, I did this using a simple circuit utilizing a diode and 9v voltage regulator that I picked up from Radio Shack. I have a DIY on a hard drive somewhere, I'll post if I can find.

 

Well Done!

 

Cool mod excellent pictures ! thanks going to try that this week.

 

You've got me interested in this new Pioneer receiver. For others who might be interested I found a forum dedicated to them and there's a TON of vids on eBay showing the features. I don't drive the P-car enough to warrant this I think but maybe if I had this I'd drive it more lol! I am half tempted to get one for my daily Jetta but I might drop that for an A3 so why spend the cash? Damn nice receiver, just not sure what to put it in!

Her'es the forum -> http://avic411.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=56

 

My remote used a 12 V cell, I installed it in the center dash console connected it into the "car phone" power +12v feed. It works great!

 

Here's a direct link to the switch i used

http://www.suncoastparts.com/product...311910A05.html

Here's a linky to another thread that uses this switch.

https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ink-996-a.html

A little searching and I found this link to a switch blank for you (P99661342510A05)

http://www.pcars.com/porsche_parts/s.../p_146532.html

Cheers
Dave

 

What really sold me was the fact that you can download the service manual.
This shows the signal that you hack for the brake bypass.

http://avic411.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=57&t=27189

The next version is coming so this head unit is getting cheap(er).

Cheers
Dave

 

Camera is a Cannon Ti1

 

great ideas in this thread...

looks killer!

 

Heh, if you check out that forum they have the bypass figured out. Move the yellow wire over one in the white plastic connector and ground it and the green wire together A whole sticky thread about it! the $200 rebate is extended to end of this month and 6th street sells this through Amazon cheap but you have to call them to get them to sell direct so you get a valid receipt for the rebate and not an Amazon receipt.

The next version of this is apparently primarily a software upgrade ONLY. It will have a new part number but no new hardware - the interface is apparently nice according to those who saw it at the electronics show. The software should be available for this unit as well for a fee and will likely show up for download in "places".

What's killing me is deciding if I want this unit, and then deciding if it should go in the Porsche or the Jetta daily! It apparently installs easily in the Jetta -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZBt-...eature=related the radio in that GTI is the same as what's in my 2006 Jetta TDI. I drive that more and it has wheel controls but... It would be nice to have in the Porsche too lol. I may tal;k to a local shop and see what they would charge, just not sure I want to do it having done waaay too many radios in the past. It does look like this system has a following and a community of people who really like it so IMO you made an excellent choice! How hard was the wiring? In my case the 911 is all stock and NOT a MOST system, not sure I want to do an amp and speakers and and and... <sigh>

 

Much appreciated. I was searching and searching. Thanks again!

 

My pleasure. I could not have completed this install without all the information found on this forum and others. Many thanks to all that take the time to share the DIY's.

Now all we need is a little summer.



Cheers
Dave

 

I wired up my garage and gate controller today. I ended up putting it in the dash and temporarily & used my rear spoiler switch since it was not being used since I have a fixed GT2 carbon fiber wing. I will swap it out once the 996-613-119-10-A0 garage door switch arrives that I ordered.

I found another post where someone used a single switch to control both his garage door and the security gate to his housing development. It was pretty easy and I cut the wires off the switch connector and re-used all the conductors so it will make for an easy swap when the switch arrives. I was also able to keep the two exterior posts connected on the switch that allows it to light up when my lights are on.

Great post and appreciate all the info. Soon I will be adding a Bluetooth and Sirius module to my Pioneer AVIC NAV unit and should be good to go.

 

Where did you tap your power from?

 

I just went ahead and left the batteries powering the PC boards. It is such a quick and easy battery replacement with the ease of getting to the back of the switches, I just figured I would leave them as is. I believe one was 3 V and I would have had to make a trip to Radio Shack to step down the power with a resistor and a small circuit.