cutlass476

Just in case any of you need to know, DO NOT try to simply pull the ***** off. The little center cover pops out and then you will need to use a torx T-6 bit to unscrew the small scew that attaches the ****. Very easy once you know but I will tell you that a T-6 torx bit is so small that you cannot even tell that it is anything more than a small dimple in the center of what appears to be a pressure retainer. Just thought I'd share so you don't destroy your PCM.

Robocop305

Thanks for the heads up. Is the center piece easy to pull without damaging it?

awrryan

Thanks. Was just about to replace a **** that became sticky.

ElectricChair

Thanks for the information

PCM 3.0 Radio **** Set
https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/SKUPCM3KNOB.html

Replacement radio ***** for PCM 3 radio, comes with the left and right ****.

Fitment:
- Carrera (all models) - 2009-12
- Turbo - 2009-2012
- GT3, GT3 RS, & GT2 RS with PCM - 2009-12
- Boxster models with PCM - 2009-12
- Cayman models with PCM - 2009-12

Price $60.00


Did anyone find this part at a cheaper price?

cutlass476

No, I bought mine from Suncoast. $60 is ridiculous for these two little parts. The center piece does pop out fairly easily without being damaged. Like everything you just need to take your time and be patient. Not difficult at all just small parts. Again, the T-6 torx scew in the middle of the **** is so small that it doesn't even look like anything more than a dimple in the center.

I did see a company on line somewhere that will refinish/refurb the *****. I can't rememer the website but it has something to do with "stickies." The Ferrari guys have similar problems with many of their black soft touch interior pieces that become sticky over time.

I just thought it was more convenient to suck it up and pay the damned $60.

stevepow

I had mine replaced under warranty a few years ago - my dealer got me new ones for me to install and Porsche wanted the old ones returned.

ElectricChair

Probably stickynomore.com - they want $25 to refinish the 2 ***** plus shipping.

I will probably do the same as you and buy the damn expensive oem *****

teebone

My ***** were sticky too when I bought my used c4. Wiped them down with one of those alcohol pads you get in the sealed packet at cvs and it cleaned them right up like new. Bam.

phily911

Very helpful! Thanks!

Schulr

I had a Becker 220 in my former 87 targa that had stickie *****. The fix was to dip or spray the **** with plasti dip and they came out perfect. If there r any markings on the **** they will be covered up so not sure how the refinishing guys address this.

ElectricChair

Thanks, I tried already but I am afraid this is not the same "stickiness" that we have in the South. With our hot weather and high humidity, rubberized materials sometimes start to melt creating a sticky surface. Unfortunately, cleaning will not help in this case

ElectricChair

Thanks, I will give it a try. Soon as I remove the *****, I will try to tape the centers (not sticky yet) and spray them. I will update this thread with results.

teebone

holy cow man. That's tough. Of course my car is close to being put in the garage for the next several cold months here in CT - so you at least get to drive your car. Sticky ***** be damned!! Ha

ElectricChair

That's true!

As far as I know, lambos and ferraris are even worse. The 997 ***** are easy to replace and cheap if compared with these two other automakers. A friend of mine from Boca Raton sold his gallardo last year... he told me one of the reasons was that lots of interior parts became sticky (door handles, shift paddles, A/C and radio buttons, etc).

IslandS52

thin leather sample + contact cement + razor = non sticky leather covered PCM *****.