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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I was installing a double DIN radio in my 996 this weekend and had to relocate the AC controls to the bottom of the console. When I pulled apart the bottom console apart I noticed this black 4-wire connector (circled in red), just laying on top of the airbag module. It wasn't connected to anything and I don't see any other connector that it could have mated with. Just curious if anyone knows that this is for and where the wires go. Thanks.

POST 2Original post

Probably a phone hookup. There is one in that area that is normally disconnected.

POST 4Original post

Yep, it's the phone connector. It has switched +12v and ground that you can tap off of.

POST 5 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Thanks everyone, you are correct. I found this thread if it is helpful for anyone on this connector. https://www.renntech.org/forums/topi...one-connector/ I am surprised that Porsche doesn't put a cap on it of some sort considering that it has constant 12V and switched 12V power on it.

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