2000alhVW
Veteran Member
TLR - I need a very specific pin terminal, for less than $3/ea. Refer to picture at bottom.
At this point, it's likely I'm certifiably crazy... I bought a 1997 Porsche Boxster project.
The door locks and fob didn't work. So, naturally, I dove in.
Re-doing the D/L module on my Golf 1 week prior, I started there on the Boxster. Literally 100% identical to the VW modules (just FYI)! Even stamped w/VW logos. Amazing!
Re-soldered that bad boy, cleaned it up, and re-installed. Gained some functionality, but lost some too... hmmm
I look deeper to find that there's a huge brain box that controls all of the convenience features... central locking, windows, alarm, power top, etc.
In all of Porsche's wisdom, not only is it under the driver's seat (which is very prone to flooding due to clogged drains), but it's placed in a further depressed area! WITH NO DRAIN HOLES!
I find that the actual module is in mint condition (odd), but the plug is quite nasty!
Hmm...seems like this may be a source of my issues!
Using a pin terminal extractor tool, I removed all the wires from the plug. Even the good ones are bad. So I plan to basically re-do the whole harness. For lack of a better solution, I'm going to cut all the wires, and re-crimp new pins on as the old pins (even if they're 'good') can't really be un-bent and re-crimped.
Apparently these pins are very particular with their shape, size, the tangs, etc
I had a very hard time tracking down the 'Genuine Porsche' part#, and couldn't find anything even similar that wasn't OEM Porsche. As such, they cost $3/each. EACH!!! Generic pin terminals are like 10 for a dollar...
Considering I need 12 of them just for this plug (there's another module under the passenger seat for the airbag, and the A/B light is on so...), I'm looking to cut costs.
Also, aside from saving $, I went to the dealer. My PN wouldn't match up with their system, and they couldn't show me a picture of the part. "Can't confirm this is what you need. Can't order it until you pay for it"
Uhm....
Anyone have a crafty solution? Maybe have a part# for the VW variant, or know a supplier?
This is the best PN I got: 999-652-871-22
At this point, it's likely I'm certifiably crazy... I bought a 1997 Porsche Boxster project.
The door locks and fob didn't work. So, naturally, I dove in.
Re-doing the D/L module on my Golf 1 week prior, I started there on the Boxster. Literally 100% identical to the VW modules (just FYI)! Even stamped w/VW logos. Amazing!
Re-soldered that bad boy, cleaned it up, and re-installed. Gained some functionality, but lost some too... hmmm
I look deeper to find that there's a huge brain box that controls all of the convenience features... central locking, windows, alarm, power top, etc.
In all of Porsche's wisdom, not only is it under the driver's seat (which is very prone to flooding due to clogged drains), but it's placed in a further depressed area! WITH NO DRAIN HOLES!
I find that the actual module is in mint condition (odd), but the plug is quite nasty!
Hmm...seems like this may be a source of my issues!
Using a pin terminal extractor tool, I removed all the wires from the plug. Even the good ones are bad. So I plan to basically re-do the whole harness. For lack of a better solution, I'm going to cut all the wires, and re-crimp new pins on as the old pins (even if they're 'good') can't really be un-bent and re-crimped.
Apparently these pins are very particular with their shape, size, the tangs, etc
I had a very hard time tracking down the 'Genuine Porsche' part#, and couldn't find anything even similar that wasn't OEM Porsche. As such, they cost $3/each. EACH!!! Generic pin terminals are like 10 for a dollar...
Considering I need 12 of them just for this plug (there's another module under the passenger seat for the airbag, and the A/B light is on so...), I'm looking to cut costs.
Also, aside from saving $, I went to the dealer. My PN wouldn't match up with their system, and they couldn't show me a picture of the part. "Can't confirm this is what you need. Can't order it until you pay for it"
Uhm....
Anyone have a crafty solution? Maybe have a part# for the VW variant, or know a supplier?
This is the best PN I got: 999-652-871-22