Cracked gauge cluster lens
08-21-2018, 03:01 AM
#1
Racer
Thread Starter
Cracked gauge cluster lens
Very quick question, looking at a 2011 CTT and during the test drive I saw the right gauge cluster lens was cracked. I looked through the Porsche parts catalog and couldn’t find the front cluster housing that included the lens as a separate piece? It looks like you can only buy the cluster in one piece for like $4K+, can these things be refurbished?
Let me know if this is something that can be fixed within reason, thanks!
Let me know if this is something that can be fixed within reason, thanks!
08-21-2018, 11:13 AM
#2
Instructor
You're correct about the cluster and lens cover being sold as a single unit. And you're also correct on the price. However, there are a ton of used clusters on eBay from vehicles being parted out. Even though each cluster is programmed specifically to a car's vin depending on options ordered for the build, I'm nearly 100% sure the cluster housing and lens covers are identical. You have to remove the cluster in order to release the lens tabs. Not a super difficult job but you'll certainly want to use some plastic trim removal tools in order to avoid damaging the dash. Realistically, unless you find a killer deal on an inoperable cluster, this should set to back a few hundred dollars. I'd try to negotiate at least a $500 price reduction if you buy the CD. Good luck.
08-21-2018, 11:53 AM
#3
Racer
Thread Starter
Thanks for the quick reply!
Good to know that this can actually be done getting a used cluster versus buying an entirely new gauge cluster and then documenting a speedo change. The car is having a PPI done today so I will bring this up with them and see what they would charge to replace that front lens facia.
Thanks again!
Good to know that this can actually be done getting a used cluster versus buying an entirely new gauge cluster and then documenting a speedo change. The car is having a PPI done today so I will bring this up with them and see what they would charge to replace that front lens facia.
Thanks again!