Since the search function isnt working, how do i go about swapping the bose headunit from an 03 turbo (with fiber optic wiring from the headunit - cdr 23) to the oem navi from an 03.
Is this a plug n play swap? Any additional equipment that i need to purchase aside from the actual navigation headunit and discs?

Anyone selling used or want to trade + cash?

Thanks
MIke

 

Should be a plug and play swap but you might need some trim bezels that re-locate the HVAC controls to the bottom of the console.

As to used units, ebay is your friend.

 

Yes..you are right about the trims for the ac unit...

is 1500 for a used one in good condition a good deal??

 

Make sure that it's for an '03 and above. The earlier units won't work and you'll recognize them because they have a cassette player in the unit.

 

i've done this twice on my two different '03 porsches. go over to renntech and use the search function. there are a slew of additional parts you need - such as fiberoptic cable, antenna, antenna wiring, etc. it's not that difficult of a job but just takes awhile. you definitely need to follow the TSB instructions over on Renntech. They are free as long as you're a paying member.

 

Lizard, thanks for info?
question. why would i need another fiber optic cable and antenna wire if i have them already from the back of the cdr-23?

is this like a conversion piece?

also, since you done this twice on an 03, is thier a way to connect an aftermarket navi headunit with stock amps/wires/speakers?
thanks

 

actually - you don't need another fiber optic cable. i added the CD4 changer at the same time so that is why i needed a different cable.

if you have fiberoptics, then you cannot add an aftermarket headunit to your factory amp - you must change the amp as well if you go with something aftermarket and do away with the fiberoptic crap

 

Damm i am actually selling a full 01 navi which is no joke like brand new, sitting in boxes without the wires though..

 

illm3, i would have been interested if it was an 03+.

lizard...so your saying if i go aftermarket navi i need to get a good amp to go along with it.
am i safe with keeping the existing speakers? or swap them out as well while im at it?


i guess it depends how much i can get an 03 navi for.
if i can find one for 1k used ill just go that route.

If thier expensive i guess its more worthwhile to go aftermarket...

 

Im pretty sure you can use the 01 throughout all of the model turbos with the right wiring

 

i'm not sure about using older nav units with your fiberoptic system? I would guess not but i cannot say for sure. anyways, i'd opt for the newest nav system available. i bought mine for around $1500 used from a board member. the additional parts ran about $200 (but that did include the fiberoptic cable which you will not need)

as far as changing out the speakers? i don't know. maybe so as the output from the new amp will not be fiberoptic and the speakers are running on a fiberoptic system - maybe you can just change out the wiring? i'd check over at renntech.org. a guy named Loren should have all your answers

good luck

 

Nope, '03+ were on the MOST fiber optic system so it won't work. The whole sound system needs to be re-wired to use anything that's not MOST compatible.

 

Oh wow that really limits me for the buyers out there, thanks for clearing that up before i sold it to someone and they would have a huge fit

 

well if anyone has/knows of an 03+ navi for sale let me know....

thanks for clearing thing up...i was about to pull the trigger on a panasonic avic unit...i guess i would have been really surprised to find out that it just doesnt work...