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Old 10-21-2011, 05:58 PM   #1
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anybody looking for a 996 cluster?

Just saw this on eBay, $300 for a 996 cluster in good shape looks like a really good deal:
PORSCHE CARRERA 911 996 GAUGE CLUSTER FITS BOXSTER 986 | eBay

Disclaimer: I don't know anything about the seller and the product, I only saw it

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Old 10-22-2011, 04:32 PM   #2
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Too bad it is red
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Old 10-30-2011, 10:21 AM   #3
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Here seems to be another candidate:
eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices

I just e-mailed the seller and he gave me the following additional info:
2002 996 Carrera 2
part number: 996.641.981.77
came from a convertible
further googling reveals that this a UK (like in United Kingdom) cluster, no idea if this makes a difference
http://www.renntech.org/forums/topic/36187-cluster-part-number-identification/

like last time: I don't know the seller or know anything about the cluster
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I have one from a 2000 996 Tiptronic if anyone is interested. I do know that everything works. I also have silver faces, new in the box, to match. I sold the car before installing it, but I did put it in to ensure it was working before I bought it. I never got around to changing out the faces.
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Old 11-28-2011, 10:56 AM   #5
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I have one from a 2000 996 Tiptronic if anyone is interested. I do know that everything works. I also have silver faces, new in the box, to match. I sold the car before installing it, but I did put it in to ensure it was working before I bought it. I never got around to changing out the faces.
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I am looking for a cluster gauge in full working condition. I have a 996 Carrera4 coupe with Tiptronic. However I need the gauges to display kilometers instead of miles as I live in Norway. Do you know if both is default within the cluster panel ?

Porsche Norway has given me the following parts number I need: 9966411160370C
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Old 11-28-2011, 12:18 PM   #6
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From what I understand, kilometers / miles is a change made on the unit itself, each one can display both. As for the other clusters, do they reset the mileage? Are they plug & play? Would they screw up state registrations that track mileage like NY?
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Old 11-28-2011, 12:34 PM   #7
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Wouldn't care that it's red, I'd just want it to work for my era of the car.
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Wouldn't care that it's red, I'd just want it to work for my era of the car.
Agreed, just buy some gauge faces on ebay and swap them out. Problem solved
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Old 11-29-2011, 05:12 AM   #9
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I happen to like red, so out of place or not, I'd leave it alone and be content with the 996 cluster and not having to perfectly zero my needles.
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From what I understand, kilometers / miles is a change made on the unit itself, each one can display both. As for the other clusters, do they reset the mileage? Are they plug & play? Would they screw up state registrations that track mileage like NY?
The mileage is stored in the cluster. If you install a different cluster you need a shop like Palo Alto Speedometer to adjust the mileage
About your other questions: Look into Wayne's book, it's very nicely covered/explained there. general answer: Yes, but with a few caveats.

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