Thanks a lot, much appreciated

 

I did this procedure as I was trying to do the OBC hack. Did not realize I needed to rewire stuff I thought it was simple plug and play. Eitherway as I am waiting for my cables and plug to arrive, my turn signal stoped bouncing back? I don't recall what I could have missed in the install? Why is my blinker staying on?

 

Anyone have input on these?

 

Wrt start up...did you reconnect the battery and reboot your system properly?
When the battery is reconnected, switch the ignition on for a minute without starting it. Switch off ignition for about 10 swconds. Then fire er up.

 

Ah. Nope. Connected, Started, drove off for gas. Been fine since restarting after the fill.

 

I need to replace my switch but it has the OBD lever for the computer. Will this be an issue? Some concern is that I have seen notes that the replacement will need programmed. Is this accurate? 2004 911 Anniversary Edition. I found a new switch for $407.00 but hesitant to attempt the repair until I have answers on whether there will be issues with programming the replacement switch. Dealer cost to replace this is $1100.00. I can do the replacement but not the programming if it needs done. HELP.

 

I’ve never replaced a turn signal switch on a 996, nor have I ever seen an OBD lever before. I do recommend you call around to your local independent shops and ask if they’re familiar with it and whether they are able to program the lever for you after a self-installation.

You could always try calling the dealership too. In most cases they won’t be willing to do that, but sometimes you may be lucky enough to find one that is flexible to work with.

 

I just did this a few weekends ago on my 02 c2. It was with the OB Info (4 stalks), same as the original one. It was plug and play; I didnt have to get anything programmed. Was fairly straightforward, took a couple of hours. Toughest part was probably making sure the relative depth was correct and it was level before tightening in position. The service manual I have said the tip of the steering shaft to the sheet metal cover of the switch assy had to be at 55 mm +/- 0.5mm, so make sure you have a depth gauge/caliper (or other means) to measure that, and recognize that you may need a straightedge or similar to use as a faceplate to get an accurate measurement due to the hole diameter of the switch assy for the steering shaft to pass through. Also, make sure you clearly mark alignment of clock spring to steering wheel hub, and do it in a manner that will be visible when you are trying to put it all back together.

Hope this helps

 

The OBC stalk is screwed onto the body of the other three stalks. You can unbolt it and swap it over. If the OBC is already enabled on your car, you won't need any coding to replace the switch assembly.

-Eric

04 996

 

Have a new switch in hand. Any advice on how to remove the lever caps on the switch’s. I need to swap out two caps.

 

Have a new replacement T/S switch but need to swap out two lever caps. Any advice on removing the caps before I attempt removal. Don't want to break any. The cruise lever cap was not on the new switch and I want to replace the OBD lever cap with the original cap. The new OBD lever cap has different markings.