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KevinH1990 · 01-19-2016, 05:54 PM

You may have a match. If I am interpreting the part numbers correctly, one appears to be from a 2002 model and the other from a 2003. Those are both the "new" style Boxster clusters. It's odd that the one currently in your 2003 is designated as the 2002 model cluster. Maybe they still had some 2002 clusters in inventory when they built your car.

Check out this thread: Instrument Cluster - Porsche Babblers and this auction:

Porsche OEM Gauge Cluster 10K miles! 986 Boxster S Speedo PN: 986 641 213 02 FHB

The auction listing indicates that the two numbers are interchangeable, but that seems to be less than a guarantee.

The challenge that you will have is that you need to put your VIN and mileage into the gauge cluster. If the VIN is not correct, the stock head unit will be locked out. (The VIN may not be an issue if you don't have the stock head unit anymore.)

Several companies (Palo Alto Speedometer and Hollywood Speedometer) can program the cluster for you or you can do it yourself with the right equipment: http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/43017-carrera-gauge-swap.html I can e-mail programming instructions to you if you need them. Just send me a PM with your e-mail address.

Why do you need to replace your cluster?

01-19-2016, 05:54 PM	#2
KevinH1990 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,659	You may have a match. If I am interpreting the part numbers correctly, one appears to be from a 2002 model and the other from a 2003. Those are both the "new" style Boxster clusters. It's odd that the one currently in your 2003 is designated as the 2002 model cluster. Maybe they still had some 2002 clusters in inventory when they built your car. Check out this thread: Instrument Cluster - Porsche Babblers and this auction: Porsche OEM Gauge Cluster 10K miles! 986 Boxster S Speedo PN: 986 641 213 02 FHB The auction listing indicates that the two numbers are interchangeable, but that seems to be less than a guarantee. The challenge that you will have is that you need to put your VIN and mileage into the gauge cluster. If the VIN is not correct, the stock head unit will be locked out. (The VIN may not be an issue if you don't have the stock head unit anymore.) Several companies (Palo Alto Speedometer and Hollywood Speedometer) can program the cluster for you or you can do it yourself with the right equipment: http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/43017-carrera-gauge-swap.html I can e-mail programming instructions to you if you need them. Just send me a PM with your e-mail address. Why do you need to replace your cluster? __________________ 2000 Arctic Silver/Black, Hard Top, On Board Computer PNP Rear Speakers, HAES 6-Channel Amp, Avic Z140BH, Painted Bumperettes, 2004 (OEM) Top, Homelink integrated in dash with Targa switch, 997 Shifter, Carrera Gauge Cluster with silver gauge faces, heated 12-way driver & 8-way passenger seats, Litronics, silver console Last edited by KevinH1990; 01-19-2016 at 06:09 PM.