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Trip Computer

skendrick

skendrick

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Hi all,

Does anyone have a trip computer in their car, I saw it in the manual and was wondering if it's easy to get one intalled?
 
Yes, I've got one that I installed myself. It's easy to do, but you do need to get hold of a tacho that has the OBC, and the control stalk. Also, because you can't change the units the OBC operates in (mph/kmh etc.), make sure you pick up the right one. The necessary wiring is already installed (except for the external temp sensor, I didn't bother with this), you'll see the connecter when you pull the tacho out.
 
theres a control stalk on ebay right now (has cruise control stalk too, but you could remove this if necessary)
check out the link in the thread re: swap mph for kmh speedo (or similar)

ben
 
ps.. if you're not bothered about mpg reading in US gallons rather than UK (its an easy conversion to do in your head; UK = 1.2xUS I think) then the cheapest place to get one at the moment is eBay.com.. there is a porsche breaker in LA that has them for sale most of the time, I got mine for about 60 quid delivered I think and sold my kmh one for about 85 quid on ebay.co.uk!
 
Is it really as simple as that, just plug and play?

So how much are we talking for a proper UK unit and how much labour at my local specialist to fit it? Presumably someone like Porschapart would have the correct units, what parts do I need to ask for exactly?

Don't know why, but I've always liked toys like this[8|]
 
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