V1 hard wire w/o splicing with pics
10-16-2007, 08:39 AM
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V1 hard wire w/o splicing with pics
I hard wired the V1 this weekend and wanted to share my install and finding with all. On 997s, row C on the fuse box is switched. From memory the C1 slot is for the AWD system and will only power on with the ignition (for C4s you can use C 5 slot ). I used an "add a fuse" to power the V1 and grounded it to the fuse panel hold down nut and bolt. Works great. 
I routed the V1 wire (telephone wire) underneath the driver door weather stripping and dash board. I located my V1 unit just above the center dash speaker.
Also, for some reason... row D had 1 m volt with the ignition off...
George
I routed the V1 wire (telephone wire) underneath the driver door weather stripping and dash board. I located my V1 unit just above the center dash speaker. Also, for some reason... row D had 1 m volt with the ignition off...
George
10-16-2007, 05:45 PM
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I hard wired the V1 this weekend and wanted to share my install and finding with all. On 997s, row C on the fuse box is switched. From memory the C1 slot is for the AWD system and will only power on with the ignition (for C4s you can use C 5 slot ). I used an "add a fuse" to power the V1 and grounded it to the fuse panel hold down nut and bolt. Works great. I routed the V1 wire (telephone wire) underneath the driver door weather stripping and dash board. I located my V1 unit just above the center dash speaker.
Also, for some reason... row D had 1 m volt with the ignition off...
George
I routed the V1 wire (telephone wire) underneath the driver door weather stripping and dash board. I located my V1 unit just above the center dash speaker. Also, for some reason... row D had 1 m volt with the ignition off...
George
note: you have to use a fuse in the "add a fuse" device in order for this to work with 997 fuse box. Orientation of the "add a fuse" spade/power line is important when inserting in the fuse panel.
enjoy,
George
Last edited by GeoT3; 10-16-2007 at 10:46 PM.
10-17-2007, 02:13 PM
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The reason I spliced was to get my V1 up to the top of the dash (see http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=6451 note you have to be a RennTech member to view.)
It was not a hassle at all, honestly. But then again I'm an EE.
It was not a hassle at all, honestly. But then again I'm an EE.
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10-18-2007, 02:25 PM
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Great photos! BTW, where did you get the "add a fuse" device?
10-18-2007, 04:24 PM
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note: when using "add a fuse" please do note which spade is the lead wire connected to. With my car (997 GT 3) in Row C the power feed is towards the bottom so do orient the "add a fuse" power spade appropriately.
In row C fuse location #1 I had to orient the "add a fuse" to the right (the only way it would fit - with the red lead pointing up). In this orientation you would also have to use a fuse to act as a jumper... I also used electrical tape to tape up the unused spade on the "add a fuse" device. you can just cut it off. I did this to avoid any remote possibility of a short...
In row C fuse location #1 I had to orient the "add a fuse" to the right (the only way it would fit - with the red lead pointing up). In this orientation you would also have to use a fuse to act as a jumper... I also used electrical tape to tape up the unused spade on the "add a fuse" device. you can just cut it off. I did this to avoid any remote possibility of a short...
10-18-2007, 11:10 PM
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The reason I spliced was to get my V1 up to the top of the dash (see http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=6451 note you have to be a RennTech member to view.)
It was not a hassle at all, honestly. But then again I'm an EE.
It was not a hassle at all, honestly. But then again I'm an EE.
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May I resurrect this? Hopefully, someone is still paying attention to this thread.
Just got a '12 GTS. Had my V1 hardwired into my now departed 996GT3, and would like to do the same in the GTS.
Looking at the pics, and not being an EE
, I am not clear on what wire(s) and/or fuse tap I should use.
The first pic in post #4 seems to have a purple fuse attached to the fuse tap, which also seems to be the case in the third pic. Am I seeing this right? I have found fuse taps, but none that will accept a piggyback fuse. I would think the inline fuse holder would suffice.
I have the "telephone" cord, which is what I assume I will use to run to the V1. Do I just snip off one of the connectors, and crimp that onto the fuse tap? From where does the ground wire come (pic #4)?
Also, looking at another DIY posting at Teamspeed, he indicates C1 is for rwd, C5 for awd. This is contrary to the above.
Thanks for any assist
Just got a '12 GTS. Had my V1 hardwired into my now departed 996GT3, and would like to do the same in the GTS.
Looking at the pics, and not being an EE
, I am not clear on what wire(s) and/or fuse tap I should use.The first pic in post #4 seems to have a purple fuse attached to the fuse tap, which also seems to be the case in the third pic. Am I seeing this right? I have found fuse taps, but none that will accept a piggyback fuse. I would think the inline fuse holder would suffice.
I have the "telephone" cord, which is what I assume I will use to run to the V1. Do I just snip off one of the connectors, and crimp that onto the fuse tap? From where does the ground wire come (pic #4)?
Also, looking at another DIY posting at Teamspeed, he indicates C1 is for rwd, C5 for awd. This is contrary to the above.
Thanks for any assist