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2007 Porsche Cayman: AC and Fan Button (i.e., climate control) DIY replacement
This should work for 2005 to 2012 applications and 996/987/986/997 models.
Don’t pay the dealer $1,100+ for this service. They will make you purchase the whole unit for $799 plus installation. The replacement part is $169 shipped from the UK, which isn’t cheap but a much better deal. I purchased mine from climarepair.com and anyone with basic mechanic skills can complete this project.
**9/29/2023** The buttons are now only $30 on Amazon. Buy them below.
Tools needed: estimated time is 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete or sooner.
• T6 bit
• T20 bit
• T30 bit
• Small screw driver
• 1/4 ratchet or battery powered ratchet
• Tweezers
• Patience
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@harold6583 Месяц назад

"now we need a set of tweezers.. well, not a set, just a pair of tweezers" My man even corrects himself so he is technically correct with the language. Awesome video!! now do headliner replacement (this car is such a pain in the ass sometimes)

@512TXSDIY Месяц назад

Thanks for the comment. I actually just did the headliner but let a professional shop do that one!

@timothyharriman2721 Год назад

Great video. I have one added observation: If you have a Bose unit in the passenger footwell, you first need to 1) remove the small vent louver (via snaps), 2) remove the larger vent (T-20), and the large carpeted cover (T-30) which slides back towards the rear of the car. This will allow clear access to the side panel screws. This job took me about 90 minutes working carefully on a 2006 987.1 S, and yes the button removal requires some patience.

@512TXSDIY Год назад

Nice and congrats to you! Thx for the comment

@billironside7725 10 месяцев назад

Thank god I watched this before tackling this job. I'm sure I would have made a mess of it due to being so darn impatient!

@512TXSDIY 10 месяцев назад

Good. Did you end up giving it a try?

@billironside7725 10 месяцев назад

Not yet, I'm waiting on the delivery. In the meantime I just colored them with a Sharpie! @@512TXSDIY

@edouardlebreton1966 16 дней назад

Thank you for great explanation.

@512TXSDIY 16 дней назад

Thank you for watching!!!

@jimhoyland1688 9 месяцев назад

This is a great video. The hardest part was seeing how the old switches would release. Took a while, but finally got it.

@512TXSDIY 9 месяцев назад

Glad it worked out! Where did you end up getting your buttons from?

@jimhoyland1688 9 месяцев назад

Got the two switched on Amazon; $ 29.95 Looked as good as originals; without the goop !

@jimhoyland1688 9 месяцев назад

As an aside, I would recommend pulling the Stab Module that has the Spoiler and PSM switches while you are there. Look for corrosion ! Spoiler switches gotta be really clean. Evidently, the fan has a tendency to pull in moisture- at least according to a video I saw

@henninglind5521 3 года назад

I took me 1 hour to do the job - due to your excellent video - no problems !! Thanks

@512TXSDIY 3 года назад

You’re welcome and thank you! Happy it worked out. Don’t forget to like, share and subscribe if you haven’t already. :-).

@chipbrown2866 2 года назад

Great video bud, never thought I could come close to doing this job without your video. Thanks for the guidance

@512TXSDIY 2 года назад

You’re welcome and thank you for watching it. Did you end up doing it? Don’t forget to like the video and consider subscribing to the channel.

@russellmarsden9329 2 года назад

Thank you for posting, really helpful.

@512TXSDIY 2 года назад

You’re welcome! Please like the video and consider subscribing to the channel if you haven’t already.

@philvaldez5544 3 года назад

Van, great video thank you!! It took about an hour in total. The only thing I did differently was I did not remove the fan.

@512TXSDIY 3 года назад

Nicely done! It’s pretty easy right? Great way to save a lot of money and get a refreshed look. Don’t forget to like and subscribe if you haven’t already.

@fuelfilm03 Год назад

Great video, so well explained, thank you

@512TXSDIY Год назад

Thank you so much. Please like and subscribe to the channel. It’s free and helps me a ton.

@mikeberryman5322 Год назад

Really great. Thank you.

@512TXSDIY Год назад

Thank you Mike! I appreciate it. If you can, please like the video and consider subscribing if you haven’t already.

@phillipho5429 Год назад

Thanks! This is big help save me $150 .

@512TXSDIY Год назад

Perfect!

@GuidanceFS 2 года назад

Success! Thanks so much.

@512TXSDIY 2 года назад

You’re welcome and congrats!!!!!

@DWraysGarage 4 года назад

**EASY!?!?! Your idea of easy and mine are quote different! Lol. Nice project and one that many of these cars need. Crazy pricey parts. I bet someone with a 3D printer could make some money here...

@512TXSDIY 4 года назад

Haha. It looks intimidating. I know. It was easier than I thought it would be. Good way to save the $1K quote from dealer. I think you’re right with the 3D printing.

@jonathancase9870 Год назад

Superb thank you very much for this video - just replaced mine by following your instructions no problem at all.

@512TXSDIY Год назад

Yay and great to hear! How did it turn out? Don’t forget to like and consider subscribing. I have lots of Cayman content.

@jonathancase9870 Год назад

Thanks I have liked and subscribed. It was for my 911 (997 gen 1). I found the whole thing very easy thanks to your video which I had on my laptop to refer to throughout the repair. The only confusing part was when the light diffuser fell off the back of the LED screen as it was being removed and I couldn’t quite work out where to put it back. Trial and error solved that! The car is in mint condition other than the temp and fan buttons which looks great now they are fixed !👍🏼 thanks again

@512TXSDIY Год назад

@@jonathancase9870 Very cool and I am glad it all worked out. It transformed my 987.1 as well. Have a good one!

@mattpeters1136 2 года назад

Great instructions thanks mate 👍

@mattpeters1136 2 года назад

The only problem I had was with the L/H side panel top clip snapped when pushing / pulling out. It may have been like this already. Once back in and tightened up the side screws all ok.

@512TXSDIY 2 года назад

You’re welcome! Please like the video and consider subscribing.

@512TXSDIY 2 года назад

Bummer. Where did you get your replacement buttons? Is it good now?

@GoGeo-kj2ec Год назад

Thank you thank you thank you

@512TXSDIY Год назад

You’re welcome! Please like and subscribe.

@vannianouris2434 4 года назад

Thank you!

@512TXSDIY 4 года назад

Van Nianouris You’re welcome. Are you going to attempt it yourself as well? Great way to save money.

@vannianouris2434 4 года назад

512 TXS yes I have the parts just haven’t done it

@512TXSDIY 4 года назад

Van Nianouris Nice. Good luck and be patient!

@512TXSDIY 4 года назад

Hard video to find so make sure you hit subscribe for more content and leave your comments below. Enjoy!

@JD-ze2fy 3 года назад

Thanks for the video. I bought my replacement switches from Clima Repair last Fall. ( I think they are in Spain). Cost me over $100. Then I went and lost them during the winter. :( Luckily they are on Amazon and all over eBay now for $50-60. Still not cheap but better than $100 and change.

@512TXSDIY 3 года назад

Wow. That’s a great deal. I got mine for much more than that. I think they are in the UK. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe if you haven’t already. I have plenty of Cayman content.

@JD-ze2fy 3 года назад

I think there is a company in the UK called “Climate Repair” that sells buttons and another in Spain called “Clima Repair”. Both are pretty pricy. Wish I could compare the new cheaper ones to the older expensive ones but I really don’t remember what they were like. I’ll probably find them later in the summer after I install the new ones, LOL. That’ll teach me to buy stuff in advance.

@512TXSDIY 3 года назад

What are you driving?

@JD-ze2fy 3 года назад

@@512TXSDIY 987.1S. Had it since 2006 and still fun to drive.

@512TXSDIY 3 года назад

@@JD-ze2fy nicely done!

@vizi0123 4 года назад

Awesome, what's the next project for the Cayman?!!

@512TXSDIY 4 года назад

vizi0123 Likely the front sway bar bushings. Been meaning to do it but things keep coming up.

@toptechagent 2 года назад

Great video ! Of course when I got my unit out I discovered the small fan was missing.I’ve done a search ..anyone know what the replacement part is ? It’s been working without it but while I have it apart I’d rather put it back the way it’s supposed to be.

@512TXSDIY 2 года назад

Thank you. I’m not 100% sure this is correct, but check this fan let out. It’s $17 on eBay. www.ebay.com/itm/Climate-Control-Fan-Speed-Pigtail-Plug-85-93-VW-Rabbit-Cabriolet-Mk1-171-959-999-/282523768148?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

@josephlim8941 6 месяцев назад

I got thru to replacing the switches part. However, during the dismantling, the screen part fell apart and I don't know how to reassemble the screen. I've only gotten one of the buttons to work. ECO. Display dim lighted up and no content displayed. There's still a problem with contact with motherboard/circuit board. I'll have to go to dealer to have them reassemble the climate control unit. Not as easy as it looks.

@512TXSDIY 6 месяцев назад

Sorry to read this and hope it gets sorted out for you. This was my first go at this too so maybe I got lucky?

@adamd6835 10 месяцев назад

I got my new buttons for 22 bucks on amazon

@512TXSDIY 10 месяцев назад

Nice! Costs have come down so much from when I first did this DIY. Please like the video and subscribe.

@ngkayui 2 года назад

What is the most difficult part ? I’ll try to do it myself this weekend

@512TXSDIY 2 года назад

Hey! Honestly, the hardest part is removing the buttons from the unit. It isn't hard but does take a little persuasion is all. Once you get one off, the other side is cake. Good luck!!! If you don't mind, please like the video and consider subscribing to the channel if you haven't already.

@ngkayui 2 года назад

@@512TXSDIY actually i am more worry about dissembling the panel

@512TXSDIY 2 года назад

That part is easy. You just have to make sure you have the correct bits/tools and be patient is all. Not hard at all. Removing lower ball joints is much more difficult

@ngkayui 2 года назад

@@512TXSDIY you boosted my confidence.

@512TXSDIY 2 года назад

Good!

@agustinrey1505 3 года назад

Did you leave your battery connected?

@512TXSDIY 3 года назад

Yes I did. Are going to do this on your car as well? It’s pretty easy. Just looks intimidating. Don’t forget to like and consider subscribing to the channel.

@agustinrey1505 3 года назад

Thanks! Yes, the buttons already came in. Just need to do it now. Thank you for the video. I already subscribed. I will check out your other videos soon.

@briancollins5117 3 года назад

I bought my knobs for $49.

@512TXSDIY 3 года назад

Really? Wow and where? Don’t forget to like, share, and hit subscribe if you haven’t already. What are you driving?

@scurity8698 Год назад

@@512TXSDIY i just did this on my newly acquired 987. I bought replacement buttons for like $10 off amazon, looks and works great 👍

@512TXSDIY Год назад

@@scurity8698 Nice! $10? How? Mine were like $160 from the UK I think. It’s been a few years though. Please like and subscribe. I have lots of 987 content

@scottyp1348 Год назад

I coloured mine in with a sharpie, 20 second job

@512TXSDIY Год назад

Happy it worked out for you. Consider subscribing if you haven’t already. I have lots of #Porsche content.

@jamesgkenny Год назад

Looks shite but it’s what you get cutting corners

@scottyp1348 Год назад

Shouldn’t happen in the first place on this marque of car though should it… My info is broken too now so I’ll update and replace it and whilst it’s out I’ll replace them.

@512TXSDIY Год назад

Good thing is that it’s easy to do

@512TXSDIY Год назад

It’s a VW

@aaronmunro5818 11 месяцев назад

Jeez. What a hassle. I might just live with the missing paint on the switches.

@512TXSDIY 11 месяцев назад

It’s not too bad of a DIY honestly. I think it’s worth it and the buttons are significantly cheaper now than when I purchased originally. Please like and subscribe

@aaronmunro5818 11 месяцев назад

Instead of taking anything apart, why not just carefully drill out and/or break/remove the old buttons, which you don't need anyway, and then install the new buttons? The new buttons just slot into the holes. No disassembly would be required. @@512TXSDIY

@512TXSDIY 11 месяцев назад

You could do that but risk the chance of damaging other parts in the process for sure. What are you going to do?