YOUR RESEARCHMissing Dash Control - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners
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Hi. I just purchased a used 2001 Boxster Base. The top of the instrument cluster is missing the left control knob. I believe the shaft under the knob is gone too. Does anyone know if it's easy to fix this? And if so, where I would get a new part and some instructions? Thanks! Ron
The knobs have a part number, but the shaft is an internal part of the cluster. Here it is in the parts catalog: Here's instructions on disassembly if you need it: https://986forum.com/forums/diy-project-guides/70976-disassemble-instrument-cluster-2001-a.html I may have a spare cluster with the parts, but not a free minute to look until Tuesday. Hopefully you just need to slide the knob onto it. Oh my.... just before posting, I figured I search the part. Only $55 at Pelican . I've seen little plastic bits for aircraft that cost less. Maybe eBay or someone else on the forum can send one. I'll see if I have a few in stock on Tuesday. I might be rich!
I would ask the local Porsche dealer. Over here in Germany they are 27,52 euros, which translates to around 30,74 usd.
That disassembly writeup is good. Take note of post 5. A tiny hole (13mm from the edge) makes it easy to remove that nasty hidden tab. DO NOT fumble inside with a screwdriver thinking you can find the tab and release it. I had to learn some precision soldering skills after that mistake.
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