The google link comes up with a load of different photos , but I know what you're refering too , having worked on both types , there's no difference , although the box changes the ECU connector is the same !!
Blimey , these smartops take some wiring in don't they ! !
I remember the smartop unit on my 986 Boxster......... you just unplugged the existing roof relay and plugged the ST one in its place !! 14 secs tops
@DaytonaJae, what i was worried about was the shape of the box. The shapes are clearly different which i wanted to make sure it was the same thing, just the box had a different shape.
Ah now I see what you are referring to! I did not know there was a difference pre and post facelift R170, you learn something new from this forum each day!
If the wiring is different I am sure mod4cars would have notated that in their install instructions.
Pre-facelift has the 38-pin connector making a bulge on the in-board side of the box.
The post facelift has no such bulge, since it has OBD2 near the bonnet release under the steering wheel.
No other differences in the electronics box, AFAIK.
Well I have all the instructions and pictures all I need is my smart top. Looking at Fed-X it is in Florida now I hope it does not take as long to get here to Ormond Beach, FL as it did to go to three different place in CA and then 5 day to get to Florida. Hoping to have it tomorrow. Have to play golf in the morning and then work Friday though Monday big weekend at Lowes Labor Day. So looks like Tuesday will be the big day for the install. I am sure it will be here by then. :sBannana2 :sBannana2
Can't start on it and not finish in the same day, might forget what I was doing. I have CRS.
Yea I was at that meet and had to set in my car and hide to put my top up and down. LOL. But not any longer my SMART TOP was here when I returned from playing golf today. :Banane45: Now all I need to do is install it. But it will be working by October for sure.:Beer:
Hey John, glad to see it arrived, now welcome to the 'club'!
Let me know if you get stuck, I'll be happy to help! xo
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