Hi,
This is my first ever post on the forum. I have a Gen 1 Tiptronic 997 with an unusual problem, I believe. If anyone can help, I would be grateful.
The problem is the LCD display at the bottom of the Rev counter is gradually 'dissolving.' The only way I can describe it is like a random worm that gets bigger by the week. My local OPC confirmed that the LCD was effectively self destructing. A replacement (the entire instrument cluster) would cost approx £1,500 + VAT. The whole job including fitting - £2K!! Therefore, I headed to ebay and found a used item with white dials which I thought would also be an improvement. Unsursprisingly, the OPC is not permitted to fit a used item. I've talked to a local independent Porsche specialist who says that there could be a real problem fitting an instrument cluster from another car because of the coding for each dial. Confirming the mileage status with Porsche might also be an issue. They suggested I could end up creating more problems and that the easier route might be to have the faulty Rev counter repaired. Obviously, I've bought and paid for the replacement and although it was nothing like the cost of a new one, I would ideally like to use it. Does anyone have any experience/advice relating to fitting a used instrument cluster from another car?
This is my first ever post on the forum. I have a Gen 1 Tiptronic 997 with an unusual problem, I believe. If anyone can help, I would be grateful.
The problem is the LCD display at the bottom of the Rev counter is gradually 'dissolving.' The only way I can describe it is like a random worm that gets bigger by the week. My local OPC confirmed that the LCD was effectively self destructing. A replacement (the entire instrument cluster) would cost approx £1,500 + VAT. The whole job including fitting - £2K!! Therefore, I headed to ebay and found a used item with white dials which I thought would also be an improvement. Unsursprisingly, the OPC is not permitted to fit a used item. I've talked to a local independent Porsche specialist who says that there could be a real problem fitting an instrument cluster from another car because of the coding for each dial. Confirming the mileage status with Porsche might also be an issue. They suggested I could end up creating more problems and that the easier route might be to have the faulty Rev counter repaired. Obviously, I've bought and paid for the replacement and although it was nothing like the cost of a new one, I would ideally like to use it. Does anyone have any experience/advice relating to fitting a used instrument cluster from another car?
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