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The sim card holder on my porsche 996 turbo will not stay closed

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YOUR RESEARCHThe sim card holder on my porsche 996 turbo will not stay closed

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Repair those pcm units

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We repair those pcm units.

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The sim card holder on my porsche 996 turbo will not stay closed
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Replace catch

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Whats the approx charge for replacing the catch on the holder or fitting a new tray?

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The sim card holder on my porsche 996 turbo will not stay closed

Replace sim card draw is £150 plus vat

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Charge for us to replace the sim card draw is £150 plus vat.

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The sim card holder on my porsche 996 turbo will not stay closed

Replace sim card drawer

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It is possible to replace the SIM card drawer, but it isn't simple.

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The sim card holder on my porsche 996 turbo will not stay closed

Replace whole unit

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Suggestion · Original poster

I contacted Porsche but they suggested changing the whole unit for almost 1000 pounds!

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The sim card holder on my porsche 996 turbo will not stay closed
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Repair those pcm units

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We repair those pcm units.

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The sim card holder on my porsche 996 turbo will not stay closed

Replace catch

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Suggestion · Original poster

Whats the approx charge for replacing the catch on the holder or fitting a new tray?

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The sim card holder on my porsche 996 turbo will not stay closed

Replace sim card draw is £150 plus vat

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Charge for us to replace the sim card draw is £150 plus vat.

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The sim card holder on my porsche 996 turbo will not stay closed

Replace sim card drawer

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It is possible to replace the SIM card drawer, but it isn't simple.

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The sim card holder on my porsche 996 turbo will not stay closed

Replace whole unit

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Suggestion · Original poster

I contacted Porsche but they suggested changing the whole unit for almost 1000 pounds!

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

The sim card holder on my porsche 996 turbo (2003) will not stay closed.It will push back in,but will not stay in the closed position .Any advice will be greatly appreciated. I contacted Porsche but they suggested changing the whole unit for almost 1000 pounds! Surely its just a catch that needs fixing. Any suggestions?

POST 2Original post

It is possible to replace the SIM card drawer, but it isn't simple. Instructions here: http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=9559

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Thanks Richard, Seems complicated to do myself, ill call porsche and see if they can do it. No reason as to why they should be charging 1000, when the tray could be replaced.

POST 4 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I contacted Porsche nottingham and they state that they are not aware of a modification for the tray, only the front trim of the tray. They will look into this if there is a part number, would be great if you can tell me this.

POST 5Original post

I'm not surprised you got that response, as they are reluctant to do anything that isn't 'in the book'. The Becker Part Number is shown on the Renntech thread, and as far as I know that is the only way to fix it other than a complete new unit from Porsche.

POST 7 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Great, where are you based? Do please put on some contact details so i can reach out. Thanks.

POST 8Original post

Hi We are in knutsford cheshire. Details on our website www.sportsandclassic.com Mike

POST 9 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Whats the approx charge for replacing the catch on the holder or fitting a new tray?

POST 10Original post

Hello Charge for us to replace the sim card draw is £150 plus vat. Mike

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