Install Porsche design sub-second clock

[800v]

I never liked the standard sport chrono clock and I replaced it with the Porsche design sub-second clock from suncoastparts. This looks so much sharper

Now, it is a bit scary to install since you really don't want to damage the dash leather so perhaps ask a dealer to do it if you are not sure.
Overall, it is not too hard though -- just take your time; the clips were not too strong and could be loosened without too much force.

The original clock:

Next, I loosened it slowly from one side using a plastic tool and cloth to prevent any damage to the dash.
Make sure to pull up and not side ways at an angle.

The red arrows point to the place of two plastic hooks that you can push to the inside with the plastic tool to make it easier to unlock them.

You can take the one wire out of its plastic guide:

Then turn the piece around (with the wire still attached, I could not remove it from that location as it is hard to reach).
You can then use a wrench to loosen the 17mm hex nut on the back of the clock; rotate about 30deg _clock wise_ (i.e. opposite from normal). I needed quite a bit of force at first to get it going. You can then push the clock out to the other end:

You can now remove the wire with a tool (the connection was quite strong on mine) and replace it with the new clock:

Put it back together in reverse, and then test it out:

And here is the final result:

Here is a helpful video, and also a detailed thread on rennlist; these are for a 992 but it is quite similar on the Taycan.

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[800v]

Just to add, here is how it looks in the dark:

Looks very nice. However, only the dial itself is illuminated but not the hands which makes it harder to see the time at night.

 

[jakeCT]

@800v that looks really nice, especially the night effect! This process looks scarier than the ninevolt magsafe wiring, nice job. On my quest to eliminate every trace of cabin rattle/noise, I may follow these steps if I observe it coming from this area…

 

[WattTurbo]

Just to add, here is how it looks in the dark:

Looks very nice. However, only the dial itself is illuminated but not the hands which makes it harder to see the time at night.

Does the original clock light up too? I can't recall.

 

[bn8959]

It does light up. The brightness is also controllable in the PCM. I found it much easier to see the hands when the brightness is set to max (it isn’t by default). This might solve some people’s concerns about not being able to see the hands in the dark.

 

[bn8959]

It does light up. The brightness is also controllable in the PCM. I found it much easier to see the hands when the brightness is set to max (it isn’t by default). This might solve some people’s concerns about not being able to see the hands in the dark.

Sorry misread your post (half asleep) I was referring to the Porsche Design clock

 

[800v]

Does the original clock light up too? I can't recall.

Yes, it does, and in a way better as not only the dial, but also the second hand is illuminated so you can see it well in the dark. With the porsche design clock the hands are not separately illuminated and can be hard(er) to see.

 

[F1Ruaraidh]

I never liked the standard sport chrono clock and I replaced it with the Porsche design sub-second clock from suncoastparts. This looks so much sharper

Now, it is a bit scary to install since you really don't want to damage the dash leather so perhaps ask a dealer to do it if you are not sure.
Overall, it is not too hard though -- just take your time; the clips were not too strong and could be loosened without too much force.

The original clock:

Next, I loosened it slowly from one side using a plastic tool and cloth to prevent any damage to the dash.
Make sure to pull up and not side ways at an angle.

The red arrows point to the place of two plastic hooks that you can push to the inside with the plastic tool to make it easier to unlock them.

You can take the one wire out of its plastic guide:

Then turn the piece around (with the wire still attached, I could not remove it from that location as it is hard to reach).
You can then use a wrench to loosen the 17mm hex nut on the back of the clock; rotate about 30deg _clock wise_ (i.e. opposite from normal). I needed quite a bit of force at first to get it going. You can then push the clock out to the other end:

You can now remove the wire with a tool (the connection was quite strong on mine) and replace it with the new clock:

Put it back together in reverse, and then test it out:

And here is the final result:

Here is a helpful video, and also a detailed thread on rennlist; these are for a 992 but it is quite similar on the Taycan.

Keep meaning to do this too. Great post!

 

[SergeyIndy]

Great post. My question: is this just a swap and no programming, or you had to do some programming by dealer to make the Design Clock work. I have been contemplating the opposite switch, but not sure if it needs programming by the dealer.

 

[800v]

Great post. My question: is this just a swap and no programming, or you had to do some programming by dealer to make the Design Clock work. I have been contemplating the opposite switch, but not sure if it needs programming by the dealer.

No programming is needed -- I think the clock just reads the time from the bus and that's it. It also seems to sync automatically. I was a bit worried as the hands on my clock were at the 2 a clock position and I worried it might be out of sync , but everything works fine and the hands go back to the 12 a clock position when the car is turned off.

While I was working on it though, I turned off the car and waited for the clock to reset (~15min I think) with the keys far away from the car so it wouldn't wake up. This was too avoid having the car detect a change but this might not be necessary I think. Not sure.

 

[Flying ace]

thanks for the pictures. I myself have been contemplating a change from the clock to a compass on my ST.

 

[F1Ruaraidh]

Hey 800V,

What was the part number you used? Can you show the box with the Porsche part number on it please?

Thanks!

 

[800v]

What was the part number you used?

Ah, I'm traveling now. but according to the link to suncoastparts above the SKU is 9J1PDSCFACE -- not sure if that was on the box too though

 

[F1Ruaraidh]

Ah ok. Yes in UK so Suncoast not useful sadly.
Thanks,
Ruaraidh

 

[800v]

Ah ok. Yes in UK so Suncoast not useful sadly.
Thanks,
Ruaraidh

I looked today, the part number is 9J1 919 204 (6N3) -- this is the Porsche Design "Clock Black".

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