Some 1973-1976 Porsche® 914 models
have an
optional center console (part of the "Appearance Package")
containing three 60mm VDO gauges: a clock, an oil temperature gauge
and a voltage gauge. These center console Porsche 914 gauges are unique. Although many
other Porsche and VW vehicles offered similar consoles, the VDO gauges used in
these other cars are smaller, 52mm units with slightly different appearances
that will not fit the 914 center console without modification. The 60mm 914
console gauges are no longer produced by VDO or any other company.
Unlike
the clock and temp gauges, all Porsche 914 volt gauges provided in the optional center
console are the same, regardless of model year. The
voltage gauges, designated part number 914 641 115 10, are sealed units
with glass lenses; the mechanisms and gauge faces are accessible only by prying off the
molded steel bezel ring. Problems common to the 914 volt gauge are needle fading, bezel ring rusting and lens fogging.
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