Wire harness for XM or Sirius radio

BoxsterGT · 12-08-2006, 04:19 AM

Does anyone know where I can buy a connecting harness to install a satellite radio in my 99 Boxster?
I don't want to cut the factory harness.
If not available, can I buy OE Porsche connectors to make my own harness?
Has anyone with a 996/997 BTDT?
Thanks in advance.
Len

BoxsterGT · 12-11-2006, 09:49 AM

Bump.

996-02CAB · 12-24-2006, 06:57 AM

SW Stereo offers the part you are looking for (http://www.swstereo.com/), installed it in my 996 and it works like a champ. You will need a mini stereo to RCA cable and dont forget to ask for the radio tools.

Cheers

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SMS · 01-02-2007, 10:20 AM

Len,
Were you able to get your satellite radio connected in your Boxster? Suggestions or tips for those about to do the same thing?
Thank you.
Scott

BoxsterGT · 06:17 PM

I called them, 800-270-2378.
Nice people.
The cable they sell for $25 connects a XM or Sirius tuner via their RCA conn to the aux input of a CDR 220.
Its a direct plug n play.
You can only use it if you do NOT have a CD changer however, as it uses the aux input.
Perhaps a switch can be fitted to have both.
Now I am looking for a CDR 220 at a reasonable price.
I will let you all know how I make out.
Cheers.
Len

SMS · 01-03-2007, 06:40 AM

Thank you. Hopefully I can do the install this weekend and most likely disconnect my CD player. Unfortunately it is a leased vehicle otherwise I would sell you my CDR

BoxsterGT · 01-03-2007, 01:52 PM

One more bit of info I hope is correct.
I am told Crutchfield has a wire harness adaptor to install a DIN mount XM or Sirius radio in a Boxster or 996.
A direct plug-in (?????).
This replaces the Porsche CDR 220 or whatever you have or have not.
I have not, as this was a salvage car & the radio was missing.
It looks like I will go this route.
I will let you all know how it works.
Len

Smile, you own a Porsche and there is NO substitute.

BoxsterGT · 01-23-2007, 02:49 PM

The Crutchfield harness part is Nr 120701784, and antenna adapter is Crutchfield Nr 1040VW12.

This allows an aftermarket XM or Sirius radio to be installed as a direct plug-in to the 996.

Depending on the model year, you might also need a OEM-2 Amp interface.

So, lets see how this works.

If anyone tries this before me, please post your results.

Cheers,

Len

Smile, you own a Porsche and there is NO substitute.

JAMES WILSON · 02-12-2007, 06:56 PM

I talked to SW Stereo tonight. They seem to know what you need to hook up an XM or an MP3. I will see how it works and report back. I do not have an external CD player but he says he will give me instructions to program a aux setting for the radio. We will see.

JAMES WILSON · 02-17-2007, 03:12 PM

Put the connector in today. Works with both XM and MP3. When I had a problem I called them up and worked it through. Great help. Hard to believe someone here in the USA will still do that for you