911 Fan

Hey all-
Can this be fixed? Or does the whole unit need to be replaced?
Thanks
Kevin

Pac996

I'd hope it's just a burp of the chip controlling the LCD and a reset of the computer would fix it. But I doubt its fixable except to replace the LCD. Might check and see if there is a plug in for the LCD instead of it being hardwired to the circuit board. If its a plug try taking the connectors off and replugging them in in case its years of corrosion creeping in.

Oh yah electronics corrosion is not always visible. It can be a film that develops slowing being plled between contacts.

ivangene

replace LCD or unit - not fixable w/o new screen

911 Fan

OK...figured. Thanks for the quick replies. There seem to be several up on eBay, but they say they're for a Boxster. Would that fit?

almeida944s2

I bought the kit, it said it was for a Boxster but I figured it would be the same, and it was. Wasn't too bad to change.

ivangene

you bet

Divot

Ed thinks everything will fit.

Barn996

+++1.

ivangene

it -

awe-

well....
yea....

I THINK it should

maybe

number9ine

There's a DIY over on Renntech for replacement:

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index...imate-control/

Be aware that depending on what you buy and who from, it may not look OEM when it's done.

ivangene

I dont think ANY of the repair kits look OEM... they are AUDI parts....

shame on Porsche for not selling the parts

frisbee91

Update:
If you want the original factory look. I'd highly recommend this...
http://shop.914rubber.com/LCD-Produc...m1plqscsfapp06

The guy at 914Rubber.com makes replicas of the original LCD displays. They are perfect, I have one in my car.

particlewave

Nice

Now, if only someone had replacement gauge cluster screens...

JohnnyRocker

I used Module Master's replacement screen last year. They had a DIY option where they sent me the screen and instructions for about $50. Works great!

http://modulemaster.com/rebuilds/sho...imate-porsche/