Jump to content

Welcome to RennTech.org Community, Guest

There are many great features available to you once you register at RennTech.org
You are free to view posts here, but you must log in to reply to existing posts, or to start your own new topic. Like most online communities, there are costs involved to maintain a site like this - so we encourage our members to donate. All donations go to the costs operating and maintaining this site. We prefer that guests take part in our community and we offer a lot in return to those willing to join our corner of the Porsche world. This site is 99 percent member supported (less than 1 percent comes from advertising) - so please consider an annual donation to keep this site running.

Here are some of the features available - once you register at RennTech.org

  • View Classified Ads
  • DIY Tutorials
  • Porsche TSB Listings (limited)
  • VIN Decoder
  • Special Offers
  • OBD II P-Codes
  • Paint Codes
  • Registry
  • Videos System
  • View Reviews
  • and get rid of this welcome message

It takes just a few minutes to register, and it's FREE

Contributing Members also get these additional benefits:
(you become a Contributing Member by donating money to the operation of this site)

  • No ads - advertisements are removed
  • Access the Contributors Only Forum
  • Contributing Members Only Downloads
  • Send attachments with PMs
  • All image/file storage limits are substantially increased for all Contributing Members
  • Option Codes Lookup
  • VIN Option Lookups (limited)

Cruise Control Problem

skymast

By skymast
in 996 TT, 996 TT S, 996 GT2

 Share

Recommended Posts

skymast Member

skymast

Posted
Posted

The cruise control on my 02 Turbo is not working (meaning, i am not able to activate it / the Cruise light in the cluster does not turn green).

I took it to the dealer in Nashville and was told the issue was the instrument cluster. Not sure if this is accurate or not but at $1800 to replace i want to make sure this is the issue.

are there any other possible causes for this failure?

Thx

Link to comment
Share on other sites
skymast Member

skymast

Posted
  • Author
Posted
Pretty much has to be the stalk, the clutch switch (which would also not let you start the car), or the cluster.

Someone with a PST2 or PIWIS tester can run diagnostics to make sure where the problem lies.

thx!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 2 weeks later...
skymast Member

skymast

Posted
  • Author
Posted
Pretty much has to be the stalk, the clutch switch (which would also not let you start the car), or the cluster.

Someone with a PST2 or PIWIS tester can run diagnostics to make sure where the problem lies.

thx!

OK, so the issue is apparently the cluster. it is apparently an 1800 fix which is really crazy to simply fix the cruise control. i tend to do a lot of longer drives so i would like to have it. Any suggestions other than swallow hard? Thx!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • Admin
Loren Member

Loren

Posted
  • Admin
Posted
Pretty much has to be the stalk, the clutch switch (which would also not let you start the car), or the cluster.

Someone with a PST2 or PIWIS tester can run diagnostics to make sure where the problem lies.

thx!

OK, so the issue is apparently the cluster. it is apparently an 1800 fix which is really crazy to simply fix the cruise control. i tend to do a lot of longer drives so i would like to have it. Any suggestions other than swallow hard? Thx!

Might I ask how they confirmed the problem is in the cluster?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Chuck Jones Member

Chuck Jones

Posted
Posted

Do you need a brand new clutster, or could someone like Silverstar or Oklahoma Foreign provide you with a cluster out of a car or parts of a car they might have in their inventory???? I've used a number of "recycled" parts in the interest of trying to save some $$$. Maybe this concept is unacceptable....but it has worked for me on a number of occasions. I usually buy the parts I need at 1/3 to 1/2 of the retail cost. Again....your mindset is key to this approach.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
skymast Member

skymast

Posted
  • Author
Posted

I am not opposed to that as long as i can pul the mileage / brains out of my old one. Thx for the advice.

Do you need a brand new clutster, or could someone like Silverstar or Oklahoma Foreign provide you with a cluster out of a car or parts of a car they might have in their inventory???? I've used a number of "recycled" parts in the interest of trying to save some $$$. Maybe this concept is unacceptable....but it has worked for me on a number of occasions. I usually buy the parts I need at 1/3 to 1/2 of the retail cost. Again....your mindset is key to this approach.
Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 3 years later...

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.