Factory PSE early 2002 with no dash switch
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Factory PSE early 2002 with no dash switch *SOLVED*
Ok so I have read all available information of the net about this topic. I have a 2002 C4S with a factory PSE option. These cars did not have a switch in the dash till 2003. Now when I popped off the dash attached to the dummy switch was the plug for PSE. I tried putting on a extra door lock switch to see if it would work but with no luck. I popped down the relay carrier down and found the relay for the PSE. Now all the wires in the wiring diagram are there and in the right place.
So my question is my relay is different from the 03 one. Is all I have to do is find a 03 relay and switch it out. Or can I modify the 02 relay to make it like a 03 one? Then add a dash switch in and I have a on/off switch for PSE?
I am planning on cutting the circuit board in the relay to remove the speed control of PSE. I read it was for EURO regulations. Also I read you can just cut the grey/pink wire instead?
So my question is my relay is different from the 03 one. Is all I have to do is find a 03 relay and switch it out. Or can I modify the 02 relay to make it like a 03 one? Then add a dash switch in and I have a on/off switch for PSE?
I am planning on cutting the circuit board in the relay to remove the speed control of PSE. I read it was for EURO regulations. Also I read you can just cut the grey/pink wire instead?
Last edited by andrewlunka; 08-11-2016 at 02:22 AM. Reason: i figured out the problem and wanted others to know
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These cars did not have a switch in the dash till 2003.
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Mine doesn't have the switch either and I'm not sure if it was the PO not installing it or if it did exist and he removed it.
So it's always loud but at slower speeds or RPM's it really isn't that bad. Even at highway speeds the wind and road noise is louder than the engine noise.
So it's always loud but at slower speeds or RPM's it really isn't that bad. Even at highway speeds the wind and road noise is louder than the engine noise.
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OP, are you sure this isn't a dead end road? Not trying to be pessimistic, but it seems like you definitely have one of the earlier non-switchable PSE systems which would mean "sports mode" is on all the time. RL members please correct me if I'm wrong here, but it's my understanding that the newer PSE systems (with switch on the dash) are both electronic and mechanical meaning you enable or disable the Porsche sport exhaust via the toggle switch, the car engages/disengages a vacuum that opens and closes baffles in the exhaust system. And so, even if you install the proper electronics (i.e. switch, relays, etc.), you still won't have the mechanical side to the system.
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OP, are you sure this isn't a dead end road? Not trying to be pessimistic, but it seems like you definitely have one of the earlier non-switchable PSE systems which would mean "sports mode" is on all the time. RL members please correct me if I'm wrong here, but it's my understanding that the newer PSE systems (with switch on the dash) are both electronic and mechanical meaning you enable or disable the Porsche sport exhaust via the toggle switch, the car engages/disengages a vacuum that opens and closes baffles in the exhaust system. And so, even if you install the proper electronics (i.e. switch, relays, etc.), you still won't have the mechanical side to the system.
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Mine doesn't have the switch either and I'm not sure if it was the PO not installing it or if it did exist and he removed it.
I am sure it was factory. early 2002 cars did not get the switch, but got every thing else. the wiring and plugs are all there. I am thinking Porsche had it all set up but did not get the relays or switch ready. So they just put in the old relay and know switch. I bet if you pop of the dash peace on the bottom right switch (should be a dummy) but the plug should be attached to the dummy switch
So it's always loud but at slower speeds or RPM's it really isn't that bad. Even at highway speeds the wind and road noise is louder than the engine noise.
I am sure it was factory. early 2002 cars did not get the switch, but got every thing else. the wiring and plugs are all there. I am thinking Porsche had it all set up but did not get the relays or switch ready. So they just put in the old relay and know switch. I bet if you pop of the dash peace on the bottom right switch (should be a dummy) but the plug should be attached to the dummy switch
So it's always loud but at slower speeds or RPM's it really isn't that bad. Even at highway speeds the wind and road noise is louder than the engine noise.
Last edited by andrewlunka; 07-12-2016 at 04:03 AM. Reason: Adding a picture
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OP, are you sure this isn't a dead end road? Not trying to be pessimistic, but it seems like you definitely have one of the earlier non-switchable PSE systems which would mean "sports mode" is on all the time. RL members please correct me if I'm wrong here, but it's my understanding that the newer PSE systems (with switch on the dash) are both electronic and mechanical meaning you enable or disable the Porsche sport exhaust via the toggle switch, the car engages/disengages a vacuum that opens and closes baffles in the exhaust system. And so, even if you install the proper electronics (i.e. switch, relays, etc.), you still won't have the mechanical side to the system.
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Yes it is loud up to 50kms then quiet between 50-70kms (30-50MPH) then loud again. The reason for this was German road noise regulation at those speeds. There is simple mod of pulling the relay, opening it up, and clipping a small wire inside to stop this quite mode at those speeds.
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After great deal of research and not finding the answer anywhere. I have figured out that you can add a switch to factory PSE cars with out the switch.
What you will need.
2003 PSE relay
exhaust switch, which you can order from sun coast (or another switch)
after popping of the dash you should see a plug attached to the back of the dummy switch on the lower right side. you will have to move the lower right wire in the plug from the lower right side to the lower left side if you want the switch on the right side of the dash. See before pic in first post and after moving the wire connector in this post. After that just connect the switch.
Next you will have to buy a 2003 relay or newer. I found one on ebay. now if you don't want the speed cut out between 50-70km you will have to pop the relay open (see pic below) and cut the diode marked. after that replace the old 2002 relay with the new 2003 relay.
Thats it all done. now you will have control of the PSE and have no speed controlled cut out
What you will need.
2003 PSE relay
exhaust switch, which you can order from sun coast (or another switch)
after popping of the dash you should see a plug attached to the back of the dummy switch on the lower right side. you will have to move the lower right wire in the plug from the lower right side to the lower left side if you want the switch on the right side of the dash. See before pic in first post and after moving the wire connector in this post. After that just connect the switch.
Next you will have to buy a 2003 relay or newer. I found one on ebay. now if you don't want the speed cut out between 50-70km you will have to pop the relay open (see pic below) and cut the diode marked. after that replace the old 2002 relay with the new 2003 relay.
Thats it all done. now you will have control of the PSE and have no speed controlled cut out