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Antenna 911 SC access and wiring?
Ok, so I spent the day removing the 1980’s aftermarket alarm system on my newly aquired 81 SC. Unbelievable amount of excess wiring, components, and switches. Next, I started properly installing the newer stereo unit. I ran into a puzzle - my car has what I assume is a factory installed electric antenna in the driver’s side fender. I have the antenna lead, but cannot locate the wire for power on signal fromthe stereo. According to my Bentley Service Manual, which has very little on the radio system, it says the wire from the antenna to the radio for power signal is white. But I can’t find it. Does anyone know where the white wire enters the cabin area of the car body? How does one access or replace the antenna if necessary? Looks like the only way to get at is reaching around the trunk hinge trying to get into the fender? Thanks! Charles in Dallas |
I had my door off when I accessed and removed the antenna. I have a 79 SC. The wiring goes into the cabin through a grommeted hole near where my left knee/shin is when seated in the driver seat and goes up under the dash from there.
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Originally Posted by wareaglescott
(Post 15709540)
I had my door off when I accessed and removed the antenna. I have a 79 SC. The wiring goes into the cabin through a grommeted hole near where my left knee/shin is when seated in the driver seat and goes up under the dash from there.
When I reach my hand around the trunk hinge putting my hand on what I think is the electric antenna, I feel two harnesses coming from that area. I think I need to studynthose and where they go. One splits and a larger wire goes to the fuse panel, the rest of the harness goes along the firewall but I can’t see where. Anybody else have an experience? |
The other harness in that area on my car was going to the doors. (power windows and mirrors).
Do you also post on Pelican forum? I find there is a wider audience of guys with technical knowledge there and generally I get more feedback from that site because more eyes are on the questions. You may want to try over there if you dont get the help you need here. |
Originally Posted by wareaglescott
(Post 15710096)
The other harness in that area on my car was going to the doors. (power windows and mirrors).
Do you also post on Pelican forum? I find there is a wider audience of guys with technical knowledge there and generally I get more feedback from that site because more eyes are on the questions. You may want to try over there if you dont get the help you need here. Did Porsche exclude wiring harness for options not selected? Were fog lights an option? (US delivered car) |
Originally Posted by thinkiwanta928
(Post 15710448)
Well, it turns out my antenna is mechanical, or manual, not electric. Spent a lot of time chasing and searching for wiring harness I guess doesn’t exist on my car? I finally was able to get a good view of the antenna through the door jamb and saw it was manual. Did Porsche exclude wiring harness for options not selected? Were fog lights an option? (US delivered car) I thought that fog lights were standard on US delivered vehicles but I'm not 100% positive so hopefully someone will confirm or clarify... |
If its electric it is on passenger side
Mechanical is on drivers side |
Were fog lights standard equipment on a 81 or an option? |
I believe fogs and ac were standard by 81
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