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KevinH1990 · 06-16-2013, 06:57 AM

I've been through this myself when I was upgrading to a Carrera Cluster. The defect on my lcd looks almost identical to yours. I'm seen similar defects on other clusters which leads me to believe this is caused by a quality control lapse.

Swapping the lcd is tricky. Here's a good thread concerning the replacement of the lcd:

Instrument Cluster Compatability - 996 Series (Carrera, Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, Targa) - RennTech.org Forums
(Post # 11 is most helpful.)

If you decide to swap out the cluster with one from either another Boxster or a Carrera, I have the instructions for reprogramming it. Just send me a PM with your e-mail and I'll send the instructions to you.

Good luck.

06-16-2013, 06:57 AM	#4
KevinH1990 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,739	I've been through this myself when I was upgrading to a Carrera Cluster. The defect on my lcd looks almost identical to yours. I'm seen similar defects on other clusters which leads me to believe this is caused by a quality control lapse. Swapping the lcd is tricky. Here's a good thread concerning the replacement of the lcd: Instrument Cluster Compatability - 996 Series (Carrera, Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, Targa) - RennTech.org Forums (Post # 11 is most helpful.) If you decide to swap out the cluster with one from either another Boxster or a Carrera, I have the instructions for reprogramming it. Just send me a PM with your e-mail and I'll send the instructions to you. Good luck. Attached Images __________________ 2000 Arctic Silver/Black, Hard Top, On Board Computer PNP Rear Speakers, HAES 6-Channel Amp, Avic Z140BH, Painted Bumperettes, 2004 (OEM) Top, Homelink integrated in dash with Targa switch, 997 Shifter, Carrera Gauge Cluster with silver gauge faces, heated 997 adaptive sports seats, Litronics, silver console Last edited by KevinH1990; 06-16-2013 at 07:11 AM.