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YOUR RESEARCHThe dreaded broken indicator stalk 😢
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Your 4th stalk for the computer can be removed from your original and installed on new.
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From everything I've read this isn't repairable and I'll have to replace the entire stalk assembly, is that right?
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Am I missing another option...or dare I ask if anyone has a good working stalk set they'd sell?
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You could risk a used one, although you may end up in the same position in the not too distant future and used ones go for £100+.
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So yesterday, and typically while my wife was driving the car, my beloved C4S has succumbed to the dreaded broken indicator stalk problem...
The usual symptoms, doesn't self cancel when turning left and won't click in to place when turning right.
From everything I've read this isn't repairable and I'll have to replace the entire stalk assembly, is that right?
Oh and of course my car has the 4 stalk setup with cruise and OBC...which is just bound to be the most expensive/hardest to find?! 🙈
Other than OPC, eBay or Design911 I can't find any other options. eBay I'm wary as you've no idea what you're buying, could have the same fault etc. D911 v expensive, OPC I've not priced yet but I'm guessing again v expensive?
Am I missing another option...or dare I ask if anyone has a good working stalk set they'd sell?
Wife won't drive the car again until it's repaired, which could be a good or bad thing depending on how you look at it?! 🤣🤣🤣
You could risk a used one, although you may end up in the same position in the not too distant future and used ones go for £100+.
And yep everyone chases the Cruise stalk units to retrofit it. Sod's Law. :grin:
I must say though, although it's not great that the unit has bust, when it comes to 996 ownership its small fry. :wink:
Had your title read 'The dreaded 996 engine failure" then that would have been a lot worse.
Good luck getting sorted though. :thumb:
I just went through this last winter. Order a three stalk, it's considerably cheaper. Your 4th stalk for the computer can be removed from your original and installed on new. New is all ready to receive the 4th arm.
...forgive me but I can't help but raise a wry smile at a 996 owner who describes a broken indicator stalk as "dreaded" ... of all of the failures that could occur with these motors this is the least of your worries...
Cheers, that's my thoughts too, 2nd hand unit could break again and I'm not sure I can be bothered with the faff of changing it twice...or the associated earache that could ensue!
Tongue in cheek title, I know it could be a hell of a lot worse! 😉😂
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I am sure I only paid £180 for mine....but it was about 6-7 years ago.
Anyway....you can save a few quid by fitting it yourself.
There is a youtube video to give you some help. Mine was a tippi, so it had a few more wires if I remember correctly.
