I've seen some DYIs for the 997.1 on how to disconnect the valve in order to keep PSE 'On' all of the time, but can't seem to figure out how to do it on my 997.2 Anyone here know how to do that, and whether it's something I can do on my own?

 

You could get the Carnewal product so you can switch it with a remote (basically unplugged to plugged): http://www.carnewal-europe.com/cpx_p97084.htm. I had that on my 997.1 and loved it because I was still able to switch to quiet mode without connecting the cable again.

Anyway, the 997.1 and 997.2 disconnect is almost exactly the same. The cable looks a little different. Here are some 997.2 pics I found:

 

THANKS!!! That was it. I saw it before, but it looked just different enough for me to not mess with it (and potentially screw something else up).

The best part about this is it's one less button to press every time I start up the car (as I ALWAYS have it on). And to the neighbors that don't like it when I leave at 5:30 AM on saturday mornings for golf: mow your lawn and I might make less noise...

 

No problem... I'm hoping you can do the same on the 991... I'm sure you can since it's the same engine. But can you access it? Ha.

 

But now I've got a follow-up Q: What's the best way to secure and cover the ports?? I can use a tie-strap to secure the cable, but probably also need to cover each end to make sure they don't get covered in dirt and crud. But I don't want to put something in there that might catch fire given the heat generated. Any thoughts?

 

I never covered mine... But I only had it unplugged without the Carnewal product for a few weeks. Some decent ideas here: https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ble-stuck.html

Sounds like some kind of tape (not electrical) or a one sided plug...

 

ROFLMAO!!!! Best comment! Spoken like a true Porsche'file.

 

Can't find the connector on my 997.1. Could it be black? And connected to the back of air box??

 

I had the damnedest time trying to find this connector only to discover that the original owner of my 997.2 who had PSE installed as a dealer option chose to not even wire it up to the Sport Chrono button. The cable in Lakeshow's photo goes to an actuator located above the exhaust on the passenger side. My car had no wiring. Just PSE on all the time. I actually don't mind a bit. It sounds great.