03 Boxster S guages

[Thumper]

I'll dig my cluster out of the garage. I know it works just fine. I'm just not sure that it will work in an '03 model, but it would be easy to find out.

I've been moving some stuff around, so it may take me a day or two to find it. I'll get in touch with you when I do.

[fredpayne]

Thanks a lot that is perfect, exactly what I needed to know, in the link you sent, it had one thing I wasn't sure about:

"Remove the negative terminal of your battery before you start, and have your radio code handy."

I know to remove the battery cable, but why the radio code, plus I have no clue where that is or what to do with it, I can do the rest, but this has me puzzled.

[Thumper]

You need the radio code in order to re-activate your radio once the battery has been reconnected. The code is a security code meant to discourage thieves from stealing your stereo, as it won't work without the code. It's a 4 digit number that should be included in your set of manuals on a separate card, or in my case the card was missing, but the previous owner had written it down on the inside cover of the maintenance manual.

[fredpayne]

Hmmm, I find that extremely interesting, I have disconnected my battery several times and the radio worked fine when I re-connected, I see you are in McKinney, I am in Carrollton, when I get this project finished, hopefully by the weeks end I am taking it to RUF to have a little OBC programming done. So I should be totally finished by next week early, I broke the cam off of the green connector in the back of the cluster, I have a new one with a 6"pigtail of wires hanging out, I just need to match them all up, solder them and use a little heat shrink around each one. When I get all finished maybe we can meet up and have a cold beer.

Originally Posted by Thumper

You need the radio code in order to re-activate your radio once the battery has been reconnected. The code is a security code meant to discourage thieves from stealing your stereo, as it won't work without the code. It's a 4 digit number that should be included in your set of manuals on a separate card, or in my case the card was missing, but the previous owner had written it down on the inside cover of the maintenance manual.

[Thumper]

I just noticed that you have an '03 (not sure why I missed that earlier) which means that you have the CAN BUS system which would mean that you don't need a radio code. My '01 is the older system where a radio code is required after a disconnect of the battery power.

I broke one of the locking cams off of my cluster harness too. I have the kit to repair it, but just haven't gotten around to tearing it back apart. The connector still seats just fine without it and doesn't vibrate loose. There is a tool that you can use to remove the pins from the broken connector and put them into the replacement connector which would keep you from having to splice/solder anything.

I need to get my Boxster down to RUF for some service work myself. Just been too busy at work these days. A frosty cold adult beverage sounds good.

[fredpayne]

From best I can tell after all the research and everything I have read and tried, I need a 2001 to 2004 Boxster S Tiptronic cluster, this is supposedly all that will work. Thanks

[fredpayne]

I purchased an 03 from another 986forum member, his handle is spine911, hopefully this will solve everything, You have been a huge help and I appreciate it very much, my only concern now is that I don't get the PROTECT message on my radio like I did on the one I got from Oklahoma.

[fredpayne]

Where did you get the kit or the tool or both, I might just do that one, sounds easier and quicker. We will defimitely do the brew, are you a Maverick member?

[Thumper]

Originally Posted by fredpayne

Where did you get the kit or the tool or both, I might just do that one, sounds easier and quicker. We will defimitely do the brew, are you a Maverick member?

The kit is part number PNA 721.04.300.202



It includes replacement connectors with lock down clamps for all three connectors.

I'm looking for the info on the tool you use to release the individual pins in the connectors so you can transplant them to the new connector. Can't seem to find it just yet but will post when I do.

Yep, I'm a Maverick member.

[fredpayne]

Does anybody know if a 2004 Boxster instrument cluster will work in a 2003 Boxster S, HELP !!!!

[BoxsterLewis]

I am selling my 2001 S cluster for pretty cheap if anyone is interested. Just e-mail me at riveralc@saic.com

Thumper what tool do you use to pop out the emergency flasher and micrphone plug? Screwdriver work?

[Thumper]

Originally Posted by BoxsterLewis

I am selling my 2001 S cluster for pretty cheap if anyone is interested. Just e-mail me at riveralc@saic.com

Thumper what tool do you use to pop out the emergency flasher and micrphone plug? Screwdriver work?

A small flat blade screwdriver will work just fine. I would put a piece of tape on the tip to avoid scratching anything. Just slip the end of the screwdriver up under the edge and pry straight backward.

[Thumper]

Originally Posted by fredpayne

Does anybody know if a 2004 Boxster instrument cluster will work in a 2003 Boxster S, HELP !!!!

A 2004 Boxster cluster will work just fine in a 2003 Boxster whether it is an "S" model or a base model.