Removal Of Instrument Cluster on 01' 996

[1turb993s]

Does anyone know how to remove the Instument cluster on a 01' 996? My clock is damaged and does not display the time, and I want to take it to my local speedo repair shop (already talked to them, and they can repair it). Just need to remove the cluster so I can get it over to them. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Loren]

This has been covered here many times -- please do a Search.

[1turb993s]

I've searched through posts for the past 2/hrs and have found nothing that explains exactly how to remove the cluster. Guess I will have to figure it out myself.

Edited May 10, 2007 by 1turb993s

[Loren]

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?s...post&p=2434

[1turb993s]

HELP! Instead of repairing my cluster, I found one out of an 01' (same year) at a local Porsche Dismantler for a great price. I removed the old cluster, and installed the new one. All of the guages work perfect, but the ABS light, and BRAKE FLUID light are now both lit in the dash. The brake resovoir is full, and I have never had an issue with my ABS system. Neither ever came on with my old cluster.

Any ideas on what is sending these false signals? Should I just have the lights re-set? Any help would be appreciated.

Thx

[Loren]

HELP! Instead of repairing my cluster, I found one out of an 01' (same year) at a local Porsche Dismantler for a great price. I removed the old cluster, and installed the new one. All of the guages work perfect, but the ABS light, and BRAKE FLUID light are now both lit in the dash. The brake resovoir is full, and I have never had an issue with my ABS system. Neither ever came on with my old cluster.

Any ideas on what is sending these false signals? Should I just have the lights re-set? Any help would be appreciated.

Thx

These are not plug n' play - each cluster is coded for the car it is in.

You will need a PST2 or PIWIS tester to transfer your settings or manually set the features in the cluster to match your car.

[1turb993s]

Hope it does'nt sound ignorant, but what exactly is a PST2 or PIWIS tester? Also where can I find it?

Edited May 12, 2007 by 1turb993s

[Loren]

Both are Porsche System Testers.

They are used to check various car functions using the OBD II port located under your dash.

A PST2 (older model) and the PIWIS (newer model) are used to test for faults, clear fault codes, program systems (i.e. alarm, keys, instrument cluster, DME, etc., etc.). They also have the capability to test individual systems in your car like lights, fans, windows, heater controls, etc. etc..

Many independent shops have a PST2 and a few have the PIWIS tester.

Before you run out and buy one for yourself you should be aware that the current prices are (about) $3600 for a used PST2 and $18,000 (per year) for a PIWIS tester. Still some programming functions (like programming keys, and alarms) still require a special access code that can only be obtained from Porsche. Even dealers have to do this and I am sure it is for legal and safety concerns.