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Suggestion · Original poster
Is this fixable without replacing the whole cluster unit?
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Leading evidence: 'Replace whole cluster unit' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, The most frequently discussed action is 'Replace whole cluster unit' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.

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Replace whole cluster unit

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Unsuccessful attempts: 1
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Suggestion · Original poster
Is this fixable without replacing the whole cluster unit?
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

The background light (bulb?) is out for the alternator gauge in the cluster. The needle still lights up, but backgroud is dark. My independent tech (although, not a porsche specialist) had the cluster out, but couldn't find a bulb or any other visible issues. There have been no other problems with the cluster. It's also worth mentioned that even the parts manager at the dealer couldn't find any replacement bulb in the catalogue/system. Any ideas? Is this fixable without replacing the whole cluster unit? Thanks, Mike

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