Fuel and temperature gauge indicator. Porsche 356 › 356297-01

The OE Match fuel and temperature gauge indicator is a replacement dashboard instrument for Porsche 356 models. It provides fuel-level and temperature information as part of the vehicle’s instrumentation, supporting instrument repairs and cabin restoration.

Fits:

• Porsche 356A 1955–59
• Porsche 356B 1959–63
• Porsche 356C 1963–65
• Porsche 356 1950–55

Check fitment for your specific vehicle (model, year, engine) before ordering.

What Is This Part?
This indicator is the dashboard instrument used to display fuel level and temperature. It forms part of the driver’s instrument display, allowing these readings to be checked from the driving position. Its operation depends on the associated sender circuits and electrical connections, so an incorrect reading does not necessarily mean the instrument itself has failed. When planning a replacement, compare the existing instrument and its connections, particularly if the car has undergone previous electrical alterations.

What Does This Part Do?

• Displays fuel level: Provides an indication of the fuel remaining, using the input from the associated fuel sender.
• Displays temperature: Presents temperature information from the corresponding sender circuit.
• Supports routine monitoring: Makes both readings available within the dashboard instrumentation.
• Supports instrument repairs: Provides a replacement option when a fault has been traced to the existing indicator.

Why Replace This Part?
A gauge may need attention if its readings become intermittent, remain fixed or no longer correspond with verified sender inputs. Ageing electrical connections, moisture damage and internal deterioration can affect instrument operation. Replacement is appropriate when inspection and testing establish that the indicator is defective rather than its wiring, supply, earth or sender.

Dashboard restoration is also an opportunity to assess an instrument that has become difficult to read or has visible damage. However, refurbishment work alone does not make replacement necessary: check the condition and operation of the existing unit before deciding.

When to Replace This Part?

• Unresponsive reading: The fuel or temperature indication remains fixed after the relevant circuit has been checked.
• Inconsistent operation: Readings fluctuate unexpectedly or disappear intermittently, with external connection faults ruled out.
• Incorrect indication: Testing identifies a mismatch between a verified sender input and the displayed reading.
• Visible deterioration: Moisture damage, corrosion or physical damage affects the instrument’s operation or readability.
• During dashboard repairs: Inspection confirms that the existing indicator cannot be satisfactorily repaired or reused.

Where Is This Part Fitted?
Location: In the dashboard instrument display, facing the driver. Check the existing mounting arrangement and electrical connections before removal, and label wiring to assist correct reconnection.

Product Summary

• Product: Fuel and temperature gauge indicator.
• Brand: OE Match.
• Position: Dashboard instrumentation.
• Purpose: Displays fuel-level and temperature information.
• Repair context: Replacement of a confirmed faulty or damaged indicator, or instrument restoration.