APristi

hey guys

have any of you tried replacing the ***** on your PCM's ?

https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/PK991RK.html

do you need to remove the PCM to remove the buttons ? I tried pulling them but didnt pull too hard as i might break them

Big997Fan

Did you ask Suncoast?

12v Nick

They should just pull right off like every other European car in history(almost). If you post a photo of the backside of the **** I can give you some direction.

EDIT: I'm assuming you have the new ones.

APristi

I just ordered them , should be with me soon. Yes i asked suncoast and they said to pull it just off , tried it again earlier but no dice. Ill send you guys a picture of the backside when it comes in

n2cars

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gearFX

I'm curious: Why do they need to be replaced? Do they no longer function, or has the paint worn off of their faces?

12v Nick

Purely a cosmetic thing. If they were having mechanical issues you would need the PCM itself repaired.

APristi

in my case , they started to become sticky. Like plastic turning back into oil.

bkrantz

Really? I had the same cheesy problem with my 987. I guess Porsche can't be bothered with details.

Churchill

Yup -- I have a sticky **** as well (stop laughing, sickos). Thanks for the link, gonna order new *****.

APristi

Here's the picture of the button

still havent tried to pull it out , should i just force it out with a pair of pliers?

12v Nick

The spring tensioner is a unique attribute. Most potentiometers have a "keyed" shaft that looks like a partial circle. It looks like the the PCM they're just using tension to hold them on. I would feel confident with pulling. That said, with that type of clip, I'm guessing its either going to be really easy or really hard.

I've rarely ever had to use a tool to remove a factory ****, so try with your fingers before resorting to anything that has the potential for damage.

APristi

Was able to finally replace one button but destroyed the original one in the process. Its a hard pull and I had to use a small flathead screw and tweezers to fish out the spring and the plastic that broke off from the main button

I decided not to mess with the other one and just cleaned it with alcohol then put some 303 aerospace protectant after

12v Nick

Over-engineered radio button fail, lol. Glad you got through the one without destroying anything you weren't replacing anyway. Thanks for following up on your process, hopefully it helps someone else in the future!

Bob Z.

I was attempting to remove my ***** this evening and I tried pulling them off but they would not budge so before I went any further I searched and found this thread: anyone else try to remove them and have better luck? And if so any trick to get them off with breaking something?