Jonttt
Member
One of the things I missed from my 981 was the auto roof open ie via remote. Its impossible to replicate that on a 987 as the roof mechanism has a physical handle which has to be released from inside the car. However even when that is done you have to site with your finger on the roof button whilst it fully opens / closes (nb it is on touch / auto if the car is moving >5mph but I like to get the roof down before I set off).
The recognised solution to this on a 987 is ....
http://www.mods4cars.com
However the unit is expensive at >£200 and it includes functions I don't need / come standard anyway on the 987.........but when one comes up for sale second hand for < half price you can;t really say no :grin:
The item arrived packaged like new, it had been fitted by the previous owner but they had removed it carefully
The package comes with comprehensive fitting instructions that can be downloaded from the site so I wonlt repeat the process in full here but I actually read the manual in this case (unusual for me lol) which recommended connecting the unit up to a PC via the supplied USB cable prior to installing to both check the firmware and make any changes to settings I needed........the process was very simple with the drivers installing automatically. You simply run the software downloaded from the site...
Firmware check......
Settings check.....
The main reason for fitting is the one touch roof closure but there are a few others I may experiment with but did not setup to use initially eg using the alarm to chirp to signal alarm on/off, passenger mirror dip on reverse, etc....
Installation was about as easy as you can get when you are patching in a new unit, all of the work is done in the drivers footwell around the fuse box and so lying outside the car and leaning in all the time is the only awkward bit. Only a few tools are needs ie screwdriver, very small flathead screwdriver & some pliers. The process took me about 20 minutes, taking my time and double checking connections. I would recommend what is the norm now ie take pics of the original connections before disconnecting, this is especially usueful when putting some of the connections back in situ as its not always obvious which way some of the plastic covers go on...
Fuse box cover and surrounding carpet trim removed to expose the main harness from the side. One of the connection blocks from this is then removed to "patch" the module into....
the finished patch install. The module slots neatly into a gap under the fuse board. I connected up and left in situ the USB cable so if I do want to play around with other settings I can simply plus my laptop in after romoving the covers ie no need to unplug the module.
Some simple checks its all connected up properly as per the instructions and it works fine......I now have one touch roof opening / closing when stationary :thumb:
The recognised solution to this on a 987 is ....
http://www.mods4cars.com
However the unit is expensive at >£200 and it includes functions I don't need / come standard anyway on the 987.........but when one comes up for sale second hand for < half price you can;t really say no :grin:
The item arrived packaged like new, it had been fitted by the previous owner but they had removed it carefully
The package comes with comprehensive fitting instructions that can be downloaded from the site so I wonlt repeat the process in full here but I actually read the manual in this case (unusual for me lol) which recommended connecting the unit up to a PC via the supplied USB cable prior to installing to both check the firmware and make any changes to settings I needed........the process was very simple with the drivers installing automatically. You simply run the software downloaded from the site...
Firmware check......
Settings check.....
The main reason for fitting is the one touch roof closure but there are a few others I may experiment with but did not setup to use initially eg using the alarm to chirp to signal alarm on/off, passenger mirror dip on reverse, etc....
Installation was about as easy as you can get when you are patching in a new unit, all of the work is done in the drivers footwell around the fuse box and so lying outside the car and leaning in all the time is the only awkward bit. Only a few tools are needs ie screwdriver, very small flathead screwdriver & some pliers. The process took me about 20 minutes, taking my time and double checking connections. I would recommend what is the norm now ie take pics of the original connections before disconnecting, this is especially usueful when putting some of the connections back in situ as its not always obvious which way some of the plastic covers go on...
Fuse box cover and surrounding carpet trim removed to expose the main harness from the side. One of the connection blocks from this is then removed to "patch" the module into....
the finished patch install. The module slots neatly into a gap under the fuse board. I connected up and left in situ the USB cable so if I do want to play around with other settings I can simply plus my laptop in after romoving the covers ie no need to unplug the module.
Some simple checks its all connected up properly as per the instructions and it works fine......I now have one touch roof opening / closing when stationary :thumb:
