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obthomas · 12-13-2023, 06:29 PM

Codger/Starter

I have both the Durmetriic and and the Xtool I use the Durametric for Porsche problems and the Xtool for my other cars. It happens that the Xtool will change the Digital odometer on my 986 I think it has no problems with 986 clusters from about 1998 to 2004

Some time ago I replaced my 986 cluster for a 996 cluster. I used an eprom read write with my laptop to change the 996 cluster VIN and model year to match my 986. I had to also use it to change the 996 cluster gas tank calibration because it is different for 4 wheel drive vrs 2 wheel. The 996 gas tanks are different shapes.

What I remember pretty clearly is that the 986 boxster has an early cluster and a later cluster. They are not interchangeable. The later cluster has a blue and green and grey connector. I'm pretty sure that the later blue green grey clusters with the correct transmission are interchangeable. I do not know how to tell if a 986 cluster has an OBC until it is powered up. If it does you can activate it with the Duremetric.

12-13-2023, 06:29 PM	#7
obthomas Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: texas Posts: 156	Codger/Starter I have both the Durmetriic and and the Xtool I use the Durametric for Porsche problems and the Xtool for my other cars. It happens that the Xtool will change the Digital odometer on my 986 I think it has no problems with 986 clusters from about 1998 to 2004 Some time ago I replaced my 986 cluster for a 996 cluster. I used an eprom read write with my laptop to change the 996 cluster VIN and model year to match my 986. I had to also use it to change the 996 cluster gas tank calibration because it is different for 4 wheel drive vrs 2 wheel. The 996 gas tanks are different shapes. What I remember pretty clearly is that the 986 boxster has an early cluster and a later cluster. They are not interchangeable. The later cluster has a blue and green and grey connector. I'm pretty sure that the later blue green grey clusters with the correct transmission are interchangeable. I do not know how to tell if a 986 cluster has an OBC until it is powered up. If it does you can activate it with the Duremetric. __________________ 2003 Boxster S with 2008 400+HP L92 with VVT delete, Comp Cam Thumpr, LS3 intake, 42# injectors, Corvette gas pedal and throttlebody, LS7 lifters, double valve springs, heavy push rods, rocker trunnion upgrade. 2009 corvette MAP. 2009 corvette computer. Last edited by obthomas; 12-13-2023 at 06:33 PM.