LRsCarreraS

What does this connector do? Flipped iPhone camera and looked under what appears to be ECU. No female connector....? For service? Remember new to this car...

Thx,
LR

Bxstr

That is the amp for the stereo. Ask as many questions as you need to, hopefully we have answers.

LRsCarreraS

Thanks- Says computer tested on sticker...amp was my second guess with heat sink fins...

I’m actually talking about the small disconnected black connector in picture...

LR

Bxstr

Oh wow, I didn't even notice the disconnected connector when I originally looked at the pic. While I don't know what that is for, I'm going to do some research and I'll report back if I find anything.

I do know that on my car it is also disconnected, so you're not the only one. Wondering if it has something to do with whether you have PCM or not. For instance, in my car I do not have PCM, I only have CDR24 radio. But like I said, I'll research and report back.

Spyerx

i've the same plug sitting there on my stripper RS, at some time i knew what it was for... forgotten!

The Mick

It's for a CD changer... for those that wanted even less trunk space

LRsCarreraS

Got it, Thanks! Mystery solved!

Bxstr

Great info.

It is shown in this pic here. Post 7.

https://rennlist.com/forums/997-turb...r-removal.html

LRsCarreraS

My CD Changer.....💪

LRsCarreraS

Are videos viewable when I attach them like this?

Bxstr

Yes, they are! Car looks and sounds great.

mdosu

Everytime I hear an old CD changer in the trunk I think of:. https://pin.it/1Us5DrC

f50nut

If only there were a plug and play iPhone/Bluetooth module that could utilize that connector, without the pain of tapping into footwell power source and removing the radio (like the MR12VOLT option), we'd be in business.

GROM makes a unit like this for BMWs. Super easy, though I don't think they have to deal with the fiber-optic loop like the one in our cars.

LRsCarreraS

Thought I read about another Bluetooth option that used FM that was easy to install and maintained FM radio functionality....?

Bxstr

For BMW, check out Bluebus for any E46 M3 or E39 M5. That's the new best solution.

For our radios on the Porsche, Becker Auto Sound in NJ does a mod where they can fit either an aux or a bluetooth audio solution to the factory CDR24 (or I think factory PCM). I had it done to mine. Sound quality is definitely not great, but sound does come out of your speakers. About $150 for the bluetooth option is what I paid. I think the aux is a bit less at $100-125. You do have to send out your radio for either one.

I didn't want to splice into any factory wiring and I prefer the factory look.

What I'm really waiting for is PCCM+ like what the 993 and 996 have. Which is a CarPlay solution from Porsche.