Climate control LCD display replacement

[clickman]

Apparently the replacement displays are now available for the Boxster that are a drop-in, rather than requiring modification. Anyone tried one?

Note the symbols in the picture aren't the same as in my stock display (2001).

eBay Item 280204048482

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[Dragonwind]

I have the one you had to modify and it works fine. My stock had to LCD's go bad so I got this. I would say that if you were waiting because of having to make the modification, then just grab this and drop it in.
Chris

[Lil bastard]

The symbols/images are different than OEM. The display they are offering is a direct replacement for Audis, who make the AC unit for both the Audi and Porsche, but the Porsche symbols/images are different. If that kind of originality isn't so important to you, this is a pretty good deal.

If it is, then you need to get the one requiring modification. One other thing I'm not sure of is if this item will adjust brightness the way the OEM does. I suspect it will, but am not certain.

[PSL-Boxster]

GAHHHHHHHH I WASTED MY PRECIOUS MONEY!!!!

when i had my car serviced, i had the little smudges on the side of it just like in the picture and i had to get it replaced...when it was all said and done i was $110 out .. next time that happens im definitely getting this.. thanks for the link

[Franco]

Hi and Great find, how about someone that can sell us a replacement kit for those worn out + & - buttons

Thanks

[clickman]

Originally Posted by PSL-Boxster

i had the little smudges on the side of it just like in the picture and i had to get it replaced...when it was all said and done i was $110 out

What did you get for $110? The whole unit new is over $500 here in the great white north. Norm

[PSL-Boxster]

Originally Posted by clickman

What did you get for $110? The whole unit new is over $500 here in the great white north. Norm

when i bought my car i bought an extended warranty, so when i got it replaced it was still in effect.. all i had to do is pay for the labor and such.. which of course i probably could've done

i think $500 is a bit pricey for the entire unit.. they definitely were trying to rip you off..if i remember right i think mine full price was somewhere around a few hundred dollars

[clickman]

Originally Posted by Dragonwind

I have the one you had to modify and it works fine. My stock had to LCD's go bad so I got this. I would say that if you were waiting because of having to make the modification, then just grab this and drop it in.
Chris

Chris, did yours have the stock symbols? Norm

[Dragonwind]

Originally Posted by clickman

Chris, did yours have the stock symbols? Norm

No, mine has the different display now. Only way to get it orginal is to replace the entire unit.
Chris