996 C4S Cluster install

[rfuerst911sc]

How much of this is plug and play vs. hack ? I like the idea of the additional real gauges.

[danch]

Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc

How much of this is plug and play vs. hack ? I like the idea of the additional real gauges.

This cluster for me was plug & play, the hack was for the OBC which I wanted as well, only thing I have had to do is the wire for the Oil pressure gauge

I live the look now & find it a great mod & think it should have come like this.

[BRAN]

Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc

How much of this is plug and play vs. hack ? I like the idea of the additional real gauges.

The cluster swap is pretty well documented on the net (pelicanparts, etc.)
Was pretty much plug'n'play for me as well.
I used my old gauge pod to keep that nice 986 exclusive bridge look, dremeled a little and got it painted in seal gray. I was lucky to get a new cluster for a MY04 Porsche 911-Jubiläumsmodell (standard with aluminum colored trim rings).

Just be sure to get a proper gauge cluster for your MY:
MY97-00 Boxsters: instrument cluster from a C2, not a C4 (have a different gas tank)
MY01-04 Boxsters: any non-Turbo/GT 996 cluster from 2002-04 (preferably C2, as C4 tank troubles are still being reported)

Don't forget to document the swap and reprogramming (to your actual miles/km) of your cluster, if you plan to sell your Boxster again.
Don't forget to swap clusters preferably with 3/4 or (even better) a full tank.



Btw: The 3M VHD tape is still sticking, excellent stuff. Will prepare the Boxster emblem with it pretty soon.

[ChrisZang]

Originally Posted by BRAN

Just be sure to get a proper gauge cluster for your MY:
MY01-04 Boxsters: any non-Turbo/GT 996 cluster from 2002-04 (C2 or C4)
.

I don't think that's correct. I swapped a C4 cluster into my 2002 986 and had the "gas tank problem" (everything else worked fine):
C4 has a 20 gallon tank, 986 has a 16 gallon tank and the C4 cluster still thinks it has a 20 gallon tank ....
In order ti get this fixed you need a PIWIS and your immobilizer code

[danch]

Originally Posted by ChrisZang

I don't think that's correct. I swapped a C4 cluster into my 2002 986 and had the "gas tank problem" (everything else worked fine):
C4 has a 20 gallon tank, 986 has a 16 gallon tank and the C4 cluster still thinks it has a 20 gallon tank ....
In order ti get this fixed you need a PIWIS and your immobilizer code

What I've found :

2003 996 C4S
Fuel Tank Capacity
64 Litres
14.1 UK Gal
16.9 US Gal

2003 986 S Boxster
fuel tank capacity :
64 litres
14.1 UK****Gal
16.9 US****Gal

So no difference, checked a few different sites.

Regards

Dan

[BRAN]

Originally Posted by ChrisZang

I don't think that's correct. I swapped a C4 cluster into my 2002 986 and had the "gas tank problem" (everything else worked fine):
C4 has a 20 gallon tank, 986 has a 16 gallon tank and the C4 cluster still thinks it has a 20 gallon tank ....
In order ti get this fixed you need a PIWIS and your immobilizer code

Thanks for the info, Chris, I edited my post

Well, Dan...better monitor your gas gauge closely and tell us how well it works.

[danch]

Originally Posted by BRAN

Thanks for the info, Chris, I edited my post

Well, Dan...better monitor your gas gauge closely and tell us how well it works.

Will do & will report back

[Ashmyster79]

Originally Posted by danch

Will do & will report back

Looks good Dan. Nice work how long did it take to install?

Sorry if you said

[danch]

Originally Posted by Ashmyster79

Looks good Dan. Nice work how long did it take to install?

Sorry if you said

Overall took about 2 hours but that included checking the OBC wires again as my labels fell off

But it's so worth it in my eyes