Stereo upgrade question

[Rockster]

I really want a stock deck with a Cassette player.. Yeah I said cassette! lolz
I want to use my tape adapter and plug it into my iPhone so I can listen to my Pandora.

I found one with a CD changer on CL and was wondering if the 2000 Porsche 996 model would be a PLUG and PLAY installation?

THANKS for looking!

[Wayne 962]

I see what you're trying to do, but those tape adapters are not really the best solution. Check out the DICE FM Modulator I installed in my Boxster in the article here: Pelican Technical Article: Changing Your Boxster Stereo Head Unit / Installing Boxster Ipod Integration - 986 / 987 I think it's a much cleaner installation.

That said, to answer your original question, yes the radio from a 2000 996 with a tape player in it should work fine. My wife's Boxster has the CD Changer in the front trunk and the tape player behind the faceplate.

-Wayne

[Rockster]

Thanks Wayne!
I found one for a great price.
The tape deck is located above the face plate so it wouldn't be so bad.

I have the stock cd player now and can't wait to listen to my Pandora soon!!
Thanks again!
Love the forum and the great advice from all the members!

[Rockster]

Wayne..
Do you happen to have a picture of under the trunk?
I have an AMP behind the spare and not sure if there was another place that would be good.

[Wayne 962]

I've got 3,000 photos on the 101Projects.com site, under Bonus Pics: 101 Projects for Your Porsche Boxster

You can probably find one there - check the Litronic installation project.

-Wayne

[Rockster]

Well I bought the deck today
it's a CR-210.
The faceplate on this deck also works with my old deck, which is a good thing because I can test it to see if the LCD screen is any good.

I forgot to ask for the security code and when I call the guy back he has no idea.
He said he'll look for it but if he doesn't find it do I have any other options?
Can anyone help me get a CODE for my deck?

Model #BE2182
Serial# V5008413

Thanks guys (and gals)

[Wayne 962]

If you have the VIN from the original car it came from, then you can get it from Porsche...

-Wayne

[Wayne 962]

If someone sells a radio without the code, then I consider that the same as the radio being broken.

-Wayne

[Rockster]

I found the code for it!
Thanks for all the help and advice!