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YOUR RESEARCH2004 boxster 986 radio. No Bose but has fibre optics. - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

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I�m from the uk so can�t use crutchfields.
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I�m from the uk so can�t use crutchfields.
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When I put an Atoto android based unit in my Boxster, there was an issue with the power wires not being right and I had to swap it on the harness wiring before it worked right.
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Hi I�ve had a really hard time fitting in a radio in my car. It�s a 2004 boxster 986 base model, with no bose, but still has a fibre optic cable. Bought the car a month ago, its current radio system is broken. So the PCM unit that�s currently in the car, works great for about 20-30mins. After driving for a while it�ll turn off and just keep loading up with the Porsche logo over and over. Sometimes will turn back on into the PCM menu but no sound will come out. Then a few hours later it works as normal. I�m hoping this is a problem with actual PCM unit not the amp or something as it powers back on and everything so it still has power. So I bought some cheaper Ali express unit, and (I also bought a MOST decoder, it connects the fibre optics) as I preferred the design. After it installing had a few complications, power had to be taken from the fuse box. And there was no sound still and it didn�t fit inside properly and it was very loose. So I�ve now returned the unit. So where I need the help is I wanna try again but with a better radio from pioneer or Sony or something. So what do I need. In the list I�ve got 1. The actual new unit. 2. The decoder. 3. A fascia kit. I�m from the uk so can�t use crutchfields. Any help is much appreciated.

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Metra makes the fascia kit and wiring harnesses. You can get those on Amazon if you can't get them from Crutchfield. This site might be helpful: https://www.bergvillfx.com/products/continental-cd7416ub-or they sell a modern radio that matches the original aesthetic and while I have not dealt with them, i have heard from others that their customer service is good. When I put an Atoto android based unit in my Boxster, there was an issue with the power wires not being right and I had to swap it on the harness wiring before it worked right. It's been going strong for over a year with no issues.

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