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Old 12-31-2014, 06:16 PM   #15
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Originally Posted by Reebuck1 View Post
Particlewave, I'd love to see a write up on how to replace the LCDs. I'm sitting on a 996 cluster that has all three LCD delaminated. I'd love to be able to swap my 986 LCDs into the 996 cluster but every tech I talk to says it can't be done without all kinds of special equipment.
Thanks, Reebuck1
If Particleweave can provide an easy method for swapping the lcd's that would be great.

However there is another way to accomplish the same result. What you need to do is swap the entire board with the lcd's from your 986 cluster to the 996 cluster and then program the 986 board to think that it is a 996. You can actually swap the board and everything except the voltmeter will work fine without the programming. There may also be a speedometer error. The only special equipment you need is an EPROM programmer and a clip to attach it: http://www.amazon.com/GQ-4X-Universal-EPROM-programmer-full/dp/B009N9HHL4

PM me with your e-mail address if you want the full instructions. If you are a Renntech contributing member, you can view them here: http://www.renntech.org/forums/tutorials/article/377-programming-a-carrera-instrument-cluster-for-transplant-to-a-boxster/

You may also want to contact a Board member with the user name of GavinYuill. He has programmed several boards for folks.
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