corellian vette

Afternoon folks!

I'm at the point where I'm doing some minor cosmetic fixes on my '86 and one thing I need to do is replace/repair the interior temp sensor bezel on the upper part of the center console. For some reason the edges are broken instead of being nice and round

I can never find this part for sale, although I do see some covers as part of dress-up kits.

I'm not interested in a dress-up kit per-se, so I'm curious if anyone has encountered this problem and how hard is it to find the part and replace it?

Imo000

99% of the 928s our there have the edges cracked off. The entire sensor needs to be replaced and for that, you need to remove the centre console.

Chalkboss

^^ and the part is very expensive, which is why folks replace the cap. I used the cap and was very impressed with the fit, finish and texture. You really can't tell it's a cover.

corellian vette

Ok that's what I needed to know. I've only seen the cap as part of a kit in like chrome or silver. Does someone sell a black cap, or can I get the cap separately and paint it?

Thanks as always!

Chalkboss

I bought one here in matte black

http://www.jageng.com/garage9/produc...products_id=68

corellian vette

Thanks. Oy, $50 shipped. These cars aren't cheap

GT6ixer

If you want to send me your broken one I will reverse engineer it and then 3D print a sample that you can try out. If it works out, others may be interested in a simple solution like that.

supercedar

Great offer!

outbackgeorgia

My guess is cleaning the dash with a cloth is usually the culprit.
I need one too!

Imo000

No, thermal expansion is the cause.

martinss

Agree. And more specifically it is expansion of the console foam around edges the hole in which the sensor is installed.

Here is a before and after using the Jager cover:

corellian vette

That's awesome looking forward to it!

corellian vette

Very kind! I think pulling the center console is not high on my list right now But I'm sure an inexpensive cover would be useful!

GT6ixer

How does this cover fix on over the sensor? Adhesive? Clips?

Chalkboss

Several strips of adhesive. 3 years and looking perfect on my 87.