Porsche 911, Boxster, Cayman (2012-16) Double DIN stereo upgrade fitting kit (PCM3.1/ BOSE AUDIO)

Complete stereo upgrade fitting kit to install a Double DIN aftermarket radio and retain the use of the steering wheel audio controls in select Porsche 911, Boxster and Cayman (2012-2016) car models with PCM3.1 systems and Bose audio.

This fitting kit allows you to connect a new aftermarket radio directly to the cars speakers after bypassing the original amplifier which is under the front seat while retaining the original subwoofer and its dedicated amplifier.

PLEASE NOTE: After bypassing the amplifier the centre speaker in the vehicle will no longer function

Not suitable for Porsche systems with the Burmester sound system upgrade

This head unit fitting kit includes:

Amplifier bypass cable (20-330)

Amplifier bypass cable for Porsche cars built after 2012 with PCM 3.0 and newer. Allows you to connect a new aftermarket radio directly to the cars speakers after bypassing the original amplifier which is under the front seat while retaining the original subwoofer and its dedicated amplifier. This bypass cable is 2.5m long which will reach the amplifier under the front seat of the 911 (991), Boxster and Cayman (981).

PLEASE NOTE: After bypassing the amplifier the centre speaker will no longer function

Fakra to DIN antenna adapter (21-106)

Male Fakra to Male DIN antenna adapter cable.

This cable adapts from a Farka antenna connection at the back of the cars original radio to a standard aftermarket DIN antenna connection to allow the fitting of an aftermarket radio upgrade.

This is a passive adapter cable, not suitable for cars that need a phantom power supply to turn on the antenna amplifier.

Steering wheel control interface (49-POR-04)

Car Audio Steering wheel interface allowing use of original buttons (including telephone button) with a new aftermarket head-unit. Use with Porsche cars with CAN bus and Quadlock connectors behind the radio.
The CANbus interface will generate an ignition power supply to the new radio. it will also give out an illumination signal, (orange) speed pulse signal (pink), reverse gear positive output (Purple), Handbrake negative (Green) and Mute out (Yellow/Black)

Universal Patch Lead (49-025)

This cable plugs into the ICT control box and connects to the 3.5mm socket or single wire on the back of the new head-unit.
This item has loose wires and leads so it can be configured to suit the brand of radio being fitted. Use for Alpine, Clarion, JVC, Kenwood, Pioneer and Sony head units.

PLEASE NOTE: FOR UNBRANDED/ CHINESE HEAD UNITS YOU WILL REQUIRE A DEDICATED 49-000 PATCH LEAD 

Installation Notes

Blue wire (Antenna turn-on Output) - Connect this to the separate blue wire usually found on our antenna adapters (21-120K, 21-139k) If not present please ignore this, it is not required!

Purple wire (Reverse Gear Output) - This wire will provide a signal to the vehicle's head unit when the vehicle is in reverse. This will trigger the video screen to show the video from the backup camera on the screen.

Pink wire (Speed Pulse Output) - Some stereos / navigation systems have a speed pulse wire and this tells the new stereo how fast or slow the vehicle is travelling.

Green wire (Parking Brake Output) - If your new stereo has a touchscreen or video monitor, this wire acts as a switch to turn on the video monitor when the parking brake is engaged.

Yellow/ Black (Mute Output) - This provides a Signal to mute the car radio when in reverse gear so you can hear the parking sensor audio tones

Double DIN fascia fitting kit (50-981)

This fascia adaptor allows the fitting of an aftermarket radio into the dashboard by matching the shape, style and colour of the original radio.

This fascia kit uses side fixing brackets, the brackets fit directly to the sides of the new radio and the fascia panel. This replaces the need for a fitting cage and gives a flush professional appearance to the installation.

Suitable for fitting Porsche Porsche Boxster, Cayman 981 and 911 991 car models 

COLOUR: MATT BLACK

Do I have a CDR31 or PCM3.1 System?

The difference of having PCM 3.1 or CDR 3.1 is the buttons in the units centre console.

If your system has CD/ AUX button and AM/FM buttons then you have a CDR 3.1/ CDR31

If your system has NAVI/ MAP buttons and a SD Slot then you have a PCM 3.1

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