2005 997 instrument cluster replacement

[sinclair]

My 2005 997 cluster is acting flaky. Found a used 2009 cluster. Can it be used in a 2005? Form factor and pinout are the same, but is the sw so different that it won't work?

Thanks!

[sinclair]

...or would a 2007 997 TT one work as well in a 2005 997 S?

[Loren]

Neither of those will work.

Sorry this is not a simple swap.

You will need a cluster from a 2005 to 2008 997-1. And it will need to have the same type transmission as your car. With or without SportChrono.

It will also need to be re-programmed with a PIWIS tester.

[sinclair]

Loren,

I thought that would be the answer, especially with the 2009 console. I wa hoping that the 2007 turbo console would work (same tranny), as I assumed the electrical platform is the same as the 2005-2008 997-1, and the gauge layout is identical (unless there is a software boost pressure gauge tha appears on the LCD display).

Are you pretty certain the 2007 tt cluster won't work, or is it worth a try? I do understand the need for reprogramming when replacing the console.

Thanks again for your sage advice!

[Loren]

Turbo has the boost portion of the gauges. It's a different cluster.

[adrianc]

Hi there,

I have a 2005 Cluster that I removed from my Carrera 2S. (6 speed).

My car was imported into Australia from the UK, hence I needed to swap the cluster from MPH to a cluster in KM / Hr.

Let me know if your interested :thumbup:

Edited January 2, 2012 by adrianc