Ridin Dirty

So I have this partial carbon interior and it's peeling off in many places one of which was the cluster shroud. So I took it off to replace it with an overlay but when I plugged it all back in the cluster is lit up like a Christmas tree.

All the lights are on....tons of warning messages,,,,but yet car drives fine and all gauges, odometer works.

Anyone ever have this experience?
(Remove cluster...re-install.....light show freak out)

I can't remember if I cycled on the key while disconnected...I know that's a no no in 993's. I did that when replacing my steering wheel and the dealer had to clear an airbag code.

But is this a trip to dealer? anyone know any specific procedure i was supposed to follow upon removal?.....ever happen to anyone?

Tuxiemama

Did you short circuit something ?

Carlo_Carrera

Did you disconnect the battery before you unplugged the unit?

If not try doing it now.

Ridin Dirty

Didn't disconnect battery

Will do now

Thank you

Ridin Dirty

Nope disconnecting the battery did not work

And now the speedometer and tachometer both do not work.

rmc1148

I would disconnect battery and remove cluster, look for burnt spots/shorts. If everything looks good try reinstalling making sure connectors are secure. Always unhook battery before such work.

Ridin Dirty

Does anyone know what this specific "failure" is?

Macster

My 2003 Turbo owners manual:

Failure Indicator -- The displays of several systems might have failed. Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.

mcbit

"This display if several systems might have failed"

Macster

Not sure what you are getting at.

I double-checked and I quoted my owners manual accurately.

mcbit

Apologies, I didn't see your earlier post when I post, your quote is correct I misread the text in the manual.

knsb10

Did you figure this out?

Turbodan

have you checked the codes with obd2?
also not sure if it matters but when disconnecting the battery I would leave it disconnected for at least 20 mins before connecting.

993GT

think you must have accidently cycled the key...most likely you need to reset via PIWIS or Durametric

techweenie

When I had my cluster in & out a couple times, part of the cluster was "dead" because I hadn't fully seated one of the plugs. They can give you a false sense that they are installed if the locking lever doesn't fully engage. It's more typical for gauges to be unresponsive, but you may have partial connection. The first thing I would do is unplug & replug the three connectors.

If the condition doesn't clear up, PM me - I have a good independent repair source.