AOW162435

I helped a 993 friend remove his windshield this afternoon in preparation for a headliner replacement. We found that the non-original glass was installed rather poorly, and of course discovered the obligatory rust...

I'm pretty certain the antenna wire was not connected to the glass, since all we found was the frayed end of a wire poking out of the frame. I've scoured PET to no avail - does anyone know the correct part number for this wire or harness? Does a new windshield come with a soldered-on connector, or a short wire lead?



Andreas

P-daddy

This antenna connector comes pre soldered to the new windshield. I’m pretty sure you cannot buy a connector to attach.

geolab

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boomboomthump

Confirming as well. I purchased new factory glass last year and it came pre-soldered. I also have not seen the wire available as a separate part number.

AOW162435

Excellent - thank you for the responses.


Andreas

Pete Lech

Can the antenna wire be connected at the time a new windshield is installed, so the dash cover doesn't have to be removed?

boomboomthump

No. You need to be able to plug it into the antenna amplifier box which is located underneath the dash sheet metal. The dashboard needs to come off.

Also, some long reach needle-nose pliers to grab the plug and insert it into the box through some of the holes in the dash sheet metal are helpful.

Pete Lech

Thank you. Not the answer I wanted, but at least I know what to plan for now.

Thanks to this forum, I looked at my (Grundy Classic Car) insurance policy and found that I have full cover for a replacement windshield. At 70K, it is badly pitted.

pp000830

1) If the radio was working properly before removing the old glass then the antenna wire was attached and got sliced or torn free when removing the old glass.
2) When I had my windshield replaced the technician did not need to take the dash apart. With the glass out I would use a wire snake to see how to thread the wire without taking things apart. Or call a glass shop and ask them how they do it or just have a glass shop install the new glass.
Andy

mike cap

I had my front ws replaced years ago by a local pro glass shop. I know for certain they didn’t have to remove any part of the dashboard.

jrmdir

• Prop open the frunk lid
• Remove the passenger side strut
• Get a good flashlight and look back in there - you'll see the amp black box in the upper left corner
• IIRC, and if you're hands are not too large, you can feel/access where the cable from the WS screws into the amp.

Ron

pp000830

Thank you Ron for confirming my suspicion.
I assume you mean Remove the passenger side hood strut.
Andy

jrmdir

Yes - thanks for clarifying Andy! (would hate to be responsible for someone tearing apart their front suspension )

Ron

rs911porsche

The dash comes out easily if you want it out. This is a great time to run a hard wire for your V1.

Pete Lech

Yes, while the dash cover is off would be a good time to hardwire a V1 (or charging and audio wires for your phone's windshield mount).
I just snaked my V1 cable up the right side of the dash and tucked it into the base of the windshield. Have it wired in 3 cars so I can just move the unit.

FYI, after just returning from a 25 state drive around the US (in another car), I found my V1 to
not be of significant utility any longer, unfortunately. This after 23 years of using one, and
recently upgrading just before the new model came out. Lots of cops in medians, but
no alerts of active surveillance.

I have Waze on all the time, which helps.

Perhaps in your state, the V1 is still useful. It is in California as the Highway Patrol commonly leaves their radar on all the time.