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YOUR RESEARCHDisassemble instrument cluster (2001) - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners
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I don't need to do this job, but kudos on the super clean write-up!
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Initially posted to help someone replace broken levers, but may be useful to others:
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Replace screen
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If I replace my screen with a screen that came out of a spare broken cluster, will my current cluster still show the same mileage?
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Use extra care removing the connectors
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Use extra care removing the connectors from the rear of the cluster.
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Use small screwdriver
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If you drill a small hole roughly 5 mm behind the edge you can then use a small screwdriver to push down on the tab directly and it will unlock.
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Initially posted to help someone replace broken levers, but may be useful to others:
The early clusters, 1997 - 1999 (?) are a little different inside. 2004 was pretty much the same.
Start by removing the cluster from the car. The Pelican Parts article, 101 Projects book are good for that:
https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Boxster_Tech/90-ELEC-996_Cluster/90-ELEC-996_Cluster.htm
Use extra care removing the connectors from the rear of the cluster. They can be very brittle. It may help to look in through the windshield as you unplug them.
Once the cluster is out, see these pictures for instructions:
I had a nap, then lunch with my daughter. Now, here's the rest:
In case you need to replace an LCD, add custom gauge faces, or are just curious, here's how to go further.
Note: Working with circuit cards and micro-chips
be cautious of static electricity built up
on your clothes or hands.
I'm not putting it back together. Figure it out yourself
This is a great write up, thanks so much for taking the time.
I found it impossible to release the upper tab. This tab is situated so it is impossible to access. I'm not certain if you were able to open it with brute force or if you had some other trick. But in the spirit of paying it forward…
If you drill a small hole roughly 5 mm behind the edge you can then use a small screwdriver to push down on the tab directly and it will unlock. While drilling a hole in your instrument cluster is not sound very desirable, at least the hole is located in a spot you will not be able to see it once it's installed back in the vehicle, as it is covered by the shroud that sits above the overall cluster.
Hope this helps the next person :-)
Does the LCD screen hold any mileage information? If I replace my screen with a screen that came out of a spare broken cluster, will my current cluster still show the same mileage?
