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cribfiller 11-28-2016 07:32 AM

Need to fix this.
 
Hi all, I have a 2002 base model and over the weekend changed fluids, cleaned and waxed and ready to put in hibernation. However, in the process of wiping down the interior I broke off the little knob adjuster on the cluster. This is the one that controls the dimming of the lights on the cluster. I obviously want to fix this, any help with the process would be appreciated. I have searched the forum and found lots of discussion on replacing the cluster but nothing on this item, thanks.

Boxtaboy 11-28-2016 07:43 AM

Those are cheap to replace. They just pull out and just pop in the new ones...
Suncoast Porsche Parts & Accessories Instrument Cluster Knob Set

I got em in aluminum look cause I think the stock ones look cheap:
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/a...psadi9qgju.jpg

cribfiller 11-28-2016 07:50 AM

Thanks so much for the quick response.

grc0456 11-28-2016 08:18 AM

+1 on those aluminum look knobs. Much better look than stock, and feel more substantial as well.


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cribfiller 11-28-2016 08:31 AM

So the knobs just pull off and replace, it appears that what snapped was the piece that the knob slips over, any other ideas?

grc0456 11-28-2016 09:20 AM

Yes, they just pull off and the new ones slip on. But, if there is nothing for them to slip onto, I'd guess you'd be in the market to replace the entire cluster.


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Boxtaboy 11-28-2016 09:44 AM

There's been threads on this. You might be able to repair the shafts if that's what's broken...
http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/16674-instrument-cluster-reset-shaft-print.html

Here's how to take the instrument panel out for you to get to those stems:
https://web.archive.org/web/20081012042508/http://www.whiteson.org/boxster/mods/obc/

drew44 11-28-2016 11:26 AM

Boxtaboy...Where did you find those aluminum look knobs, they look pretty nice!

Shred 11-28-2016 12:26 PM

I have replaced the shafts on mine when I did the cruise retrofit

Boxtaboy 11-28-2016 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drew44 (Post 517950)
Boxtaboy...Where did you find those aluminum look knobs, they look pretty nice!

Thanks, I got em years ago from the company below when they weren't as expensive. Had em shipped to me in the US. They're so much nicer than the cheap stock pieces, but they are pricey!
https://www.design911.co.uk/mobile/#part;id=1300

drew44 11-28-2016 02:01 PM

They do look nice..but just a quick look at their prices :eek::eek::eek:
Might have to pass...but thanks for the info!

SUBTOTAL $62.37
VAT $0.00
DELIVERY/SHIPPING $34.02

TOTAL $96.39

Boxtaboy 11-28-2016 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drew44 (Post 517961)
They do look nice..but just a quick look at their prices :eek::eek::eek:
Might have to pass...but thanks for the info!

SUBTOTAL $62.37
VAT $0.00
DELIVERY/SHIPPING $34.02

TOTAL $96.39

Yeah, I know. I remember I paid like close to $80 shipped. It is nuts, but I don't regret it cause I see them everytime I get into the car and they look nice. Plus, I figure when I get another Porsche, I'll just transfer them into the new car. They still use those cheap black knobs today. Lol

cribfiller 11-28-2016 07:07 PM

Boxtaboy, thanks for the links you posted above, this gives me a few options. This is truly a great forum.

Boxtaboy 11-29-2016 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cribfiller (Post 517984)
Boxtaboy, thanks for the links you posted above, this gives me a few options. This is truly a great forum.

Anytime. Hope you get it sorted.

achillies 11-29-2016 07:00 AM

Be sure to check if the rod part is also damaged. I thought I just knocked the knob part off but after I got the new ones I realized I had broken the rod and the knobs didn't push on. I had to replace the rods also.


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