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Thanks to all the information on this forum, I was able to successfully fix my gummy HVAC buttons. Other than these buttons, my interior looks like new. Every time someone would get in my car, they would comment on the buttons and ask what happened to them. I got tired of explaining that the early 997's are plagued with this problem. It was relatively easy to do and I'm really pleased with how they turned out. I took some pics that documented my progress. Cheers!
Watched a youtube video on how to remove the PCM unit from a 997
It was a little tedious, but i was able to get the buttons out using tweezers and pick tools. This was probably the hardest part.
This is what my buttons looked like. Pretty nasty!
I used Mineral Spirits to get the factory finish off.
I used PlastiDip to cover the buttons.
Once dried, it was easy to pop the buttons back in.
Finished product.
Nice work on the buttons ,,,,I wasn,t game to pull all that apart on mine , i was afraid I would break something ,,,,so I just opted for cleaning them in place ,,,light sand and painting them with satin black Paint ..............Yours look much better and I may have to do the same over my Xmas break .....
On other makes of cars, there was a model year cut off for problem areas. Was there a cut off for the high wear heat/fan buttons on the 997? My 2008 buttons look like they just left the factory, thus my question.
On other makes of cars, there was a model year cut off for problem areas. Was there a cut off for the high wear heat/fan buttons on the 997? My 2008 buttons look like they just left the factory, thus my question.
On other makes of cars, there was a model year cut off for problem areas. Was there a cut off for the high wear heat/fan buttons on the 997? My 2008 buttons look like they just left the factory, thus my question.
Pretty sure it was 2008. If looking for a swap the cayman and boxsters will fit. Just do the front panel, not the whole box or you will have to get it recoded at dealer/mechanic.
Pretty sure it was 2008. If looking for a swap the cayman and boxsters will fit. Just do the front panel, not the whole box or you will have to get it recoded at dealer/mechanic.
My '07 buttons still look perfect, so maybe it was '07?
My '07 buttons still look perfect, so maybe it was '07?
It was around that time frame that they corrected the issue and they also introduced different ***** for the PCM that did,nt go all sticky and jelly like ....
12-14-2015, 12:04 AM
