Porsche Enthusiasts Club Forum https://forums.tipec.net/ |
|
944 cab relay mod https://forums.tipec.net/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=21983 |
Page 1 of 1 |
Author: | rapidstu [ Sun Oct 23, 2016 10:30 am ] |
Post subject: | 944 cab relay mod |
I see there is a 944 cab in black on ebay, it will be nice to see what it sells for. Tho it does have a handy mod to the roof relay that allows the roof to be operated with the engine running. Can anyone tell me how to do this mod Many Thanks |
Author: | A.N. [ Mon Oct 24, 2016 7:45 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: 944 cab relay mod |
rapidstu wrote: Tho it does have a handy mod to the roof relay that allows the roof to be operated with the engine running. Can anyone tell me how to do this mod Many Thanks it would be good to know too. i find it a bit of a pita to not be able to use the roof retraction unless the engine isn't running. |
Author: | blackadder30 [ Mon Oct 24, 2016 12:40 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 944 cab relay mod |
Likewise - I'd like to know what the mod is.... the battery alone doesn't like moving the roof too quickly at all! |
Author: | Tabman [ Mon Oct 24, 2016 8:26 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 944 cab relay mod |
Lifted from Pelican Parts 944 forum Originally from Adrian Jaye - is he still around? READ ALL POINTS BEFORE COMMENCING Any problems contact me before starting HI after ages I've sussed it. ok disclaimer time: 1) If your not electrically minded find someone who is 2) Some safety features may not work 3) This is independent of TIPEC or PORSCHE ok, Parts required 1) Wire, 8A or better 2) Fuse & fuse holder 5A 3) Chocolate strip or crimp connector 8A here we go: 1) You need to find a Live feed, either from the ignition on or Permanent on. (I used the feed going to my stereo - which has a switch already wired via it - long story) 2) Remove the stereo, the container underneath it and ashtray in console. 3) Undo the 4 screw's holding the console/gear stick panel and lift up as far as you can. 4) I also removed the gearstick so I could completely work on the switch, if you think you could do the rest of the procedure without doing this, then fine. 5) Remove the connector from the bottom of the hood switch. 6) Identify pin 2 (this is marked) and leaving as much length from the pin back (about 2"-3") cut this cable (Blue/Black) 7) Tape up the rest of the wire loom so that other part of the blue/black cable can't ground against anything. ![]() wire in the fuse holder and take the output of the fuse holder and make another connection to the blue/black cable going to the switch. 9) In true Haynes style re-fitting is reverse of removal ! (but test it all out before). 10) Now you can lower and raise the roof with the engine running. Warning !!!! 1) You MUST make sure that you don't attempt to lower the roof inadvertently with it locked, (as this has now been bypassed as well) you will "Shag" the motor. ADDENDUM 24/3/02 – I now think this is not the case ! 2) IF you have taken the feed from a permanent feed when closing the roof (with the windows fully up) (and ignition switch off you must lower the windows a bit otherwise it will foul. HOWEVER if you are doing this with the key in pos.1 or engine running the windows will go down automatically as before. 3) If you can wire a switch in between the fuse and mount it near to you. This will stop your passenger accidentally pressing the button to lower the roof with the lock on ADDENDUM see point 1) 4) Also if your working on the car yourself or sending it away, pulling the Fuse which controls the hood and/or the G21 relay will stop any accidents. 5) Don't forget to let the next owner about the mod ! If you do it my way you can put the car back to normal in about 15miniutes Epilogue. I've used chocolate strips so I can put the car back to normal with the minimal of fuss. Also so I can work out later to wire the live feed through the W/screen frame switches. If anyone can tell me were I can get easy access to the CONNECTION LOCKING SWITCH plug or the CONNECTION ELECTRIC TOP plug T20, let me know ! |
Author: | hotblack944 [ Tue Oct 25, 2016 10:12 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: 944 cab relay mod |
Wiring diagram wrote: IN BOHLMANN COMPARTMENT What's that then? |
Author: | blackadder30 [ Tue Oct 25, 2016 6:46 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 944 cab relay mod |
hotblack944 wrote: Wiring diagram wrote: IN BOHLMANN COMPARTMENT What's that then? I think it's German for the recess under the battery ![]() |
Author: | rapidstu [ Fri Oct 28, 2016 7:52 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 944 cab relay mod |
Many thanks tabman, a job for sunday! ![]() |
Page 1 of 1 | All times are UTC |
Powered by phpBB © 2000, 2002, 2005, 2007 phpBB Group http://www.phpbb.com/ |