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KevinH1990 · 05-23-2023, 05:12 PM

Carrera Gauge Swap

Check out this thread for information I garnered when I swapped in a Carrera gauge cluster. To answer your question, if you simply swap in the 996 cluster, your mileage and VIN (which are stored in an EPROM on the cluster) would be incorrect that may have consequences. In addition, if your 996 cluster came from a coupe instead of a cabriolet, the light that illuminates when you raise or lower your top won't illuminate.

You could simply swap the board from your 986 cluster to the 996 cluster, but the voltmeter won't work and the analog speedometer would be inaccurate. It is also possible that the gas gauge will be inaccurate, but I'm not sure.

I created a pdf with the instructions for programming the type of cluster you have in your car. Send me a pm with your email address and I will forward a copy to you.

I forget the gauge of wire I used. I estimate it was about 12 AWG.

I have really enjoyed this upgrade. Good luck with your project.

05-23-2023, 05:12 PM	#2
KevinH1990 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,659	Carrera Gauge Swap Check out this thread for information I garnered when I swapped in a Carrera gauge cluster. To answer your question, if you simply swap in the 996 cluster, your mileage and VIN (which are stored in an EPROM on the cluster) would be incorrect that may have consequences. In addition, if your 996 cluster came from a coupe instead of a cabriolet, the light that illuminates when you raise or lower your top won't illuminate. You could simply swap the board from your 986 cluster to the 996 cluster, but the voltmeter won't work and the analog speedometer would be inaccurate. It is also possible that the gas gauge will be inaccurate, but I'm not sure. I created a pdf with the instructions for programming the type of cluster you have in your car. Send me a pm with your email address and I will forward a copy to you. I forget the gauge of wire I used. I estimate it was about 12 AWG. I have really enjoyed this upgrade. Good luck with your project. __________________ 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; 05-23-2023 at 05:17 PM.