Loosing digits on display A6, 99, 2,8 quattro
03-17-2009, 03:51 AM
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Re: Loosing digits on display A6, 99, 2,8 quattro
On Sun, 15 Mar 2009 15:07:55 -0400, jjoj2000
<jjoj2000.3p4yg8@no-mx.audiforum.ca> wrote:
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>Does anyone know how to fix problem if you don't have any warranty left?
It means a whole new Speedo/Tacho unit, very expensive and not worth
the bother. I have noticed with mine that it gets worse the hotter the
ambient temperature gets, always wondered if a small fan on the back
of the unit would help.
<jjoj2000.3p4yg8@no-mx.audiforum.ca> wrote:
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>Does anyone know how to fix problem if you don't have any warranty left?
It means a whole new Speedo/Tacho unit, very expensive and not worth
the bother. I have noticed with mine that it gets worse the hotter the
ambient temperature gets, always wondered if a small fan on the back
of the unit would help.
04-05-2009, 01:31 PM
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Re: Loosing digits on display A6, 99, 2,8 quattro
Has anyone tried the DIY instruction available from eBay Item number: 220369779925? For about $25 it may be worth a try. Mine display looks terrible whether it is hot or cold, it just seems to rotate which lines are dead.
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04-05-2009, 02:19 PM
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Re: Loosing digits on display A6, 99, 2,8 quattro
Has anyone had experience with that DIY instruction manual?
I know of a 2000 A4 that needs help.
Sure beats the price of having it repaired for you on ebay item # 270358141396
04-05-2009, 02:50 PM
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Re: Loosing digits on display A6, 99, 2,8 quattro
I send the seller a question regarding any parts required for the fix and received the following response:
"Hi, no spare parts are required. The manual will demonstrate how to attempt to restore the contact on the display by making a small modification with an easily obtained foam strip"
Therefore I really think his manual is using the following instructions:
(I was going to post the link here but this forum is not letting me because i am new to the forum
there are instructions on "Audizine.com" and "Audi-Sport.net search "fading LCD")
"Hi, no spare parts are required. The manual will demonstrate how to attempt to restore the contact on the display by making a small modification with an easily obtained foam strip"
Therefore I really think his manual is using the following instructions:
(I was going to post the link here but this forum is not letting me because i am new to the forum
there are instructions on "Audizine.com" and "Audi-Sport.net search "fading LCD")
04-05-2009, 04:32 PM
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Re: Loosing digits on display A6, 99, 2,8 quattro
I send the seller a question regarding any parts required for the fix and received the following response:
"Hi, no spare parts are required. The manual will demonstrate how to attempt to restore the contact on the display by making a small modification with an easily obtained foam strip"
Therefore I really think his manual is using the following instructions:
(I was going to post the link here but this forum is not letting me because i am new to the forum there are instructions on "Audizine.com" and "Audi-Sport.net search "fading LCD")
"Hi, no spare parts are required. The manual will demonstrate how to attempt to restore the contact on the display by making a small modification with an easily obtained foam strip"
Therefore I really think his manual is using the following instructions:
(I was going to post the link here but this forum is not letting me because i am new to the forum
there are instructions on "Audizine.com" and "Audi-Sport.net search "fading LCD")
ModifiedA4 - Trip Display Recovery Project Page - Updated 01/14/2006
Has links to someone's Display Recovery Project
Maybe easy fix for fading LCD on instrument panel! - Audizine Forums
Has instructions on how to apply more pressure in certain spots to get all lines functioning...Here they are............
""Don’t let the Audi garages fool you; the whole cluster does not need changing. Mine did exactly the same thing, worse on hot days, better on cooler days. Audi also said change the cluster, I thought forget it! I took it out; there are 3 plugs on the back. Turn it over, there are a few torx screws, take those out, and loosen the black clips which hold the clear face to the rest of the cluster.
What happens is the LCD display glass has a thin ribbon cable on its right hand side that powers the display, the bonding/gluing on this ribbon cable comes loose, doesn't make proper contact that’s why the lines come and go.
Over the top of the display is a metal cover plate held on by 4 legs bent on the back of the pc board. Straighten these, and it comes off. WORK GENTLY!!!
Then you can remove the LCD glass. Be careful; don't loose the 2 pieces of plastic behind the LCD glass. IT WILL NOT WORK WITHOUT BOTH OF THESE.
Then, either take the LCD panel to a good electronic company to re-bond the ribbon cable for you, or find a place that makes and sells LCD displays.
Don't worry about the codes either, so long as you disconnect the cluster with the ignition off, once you plug it back, everything will work fine.
I did mine myself, just added 2 extra strips of thin rubber strip behind the LCD on either side, and made the metal cover press down slightly harder on the ribbon cable so it makes better contact, and it works perfectly. All in all, an hour or so work.""
04-05-2009, 05:32 PM
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Re: Loosing digits on display A6, 99, 2,8 quattro
After scraps to my hands getting the cluster out and then back in ....................it didn't work 
I used 3M 2-sided foam tape that was about 1mm thick and left the backing on so it would only stick to one side. And it did put some pressure on the screen because it was harder to fasten in place.
The only other fix I found on the net is to replace the LCD. There are instructions for this but the screen costs $140......
I used 3M 2-sided foam tape that was about 1mm thick and left the backing on so it would only stick to one side. And it did put some pressure on the screen because it was harder to fasten in place.
The only other fix I found on the net is to replace the LCD. There are instructions for this but the screen costs $140......
Last edited by SpeedyChick; 04-05-2009 at 06:03 PM.
04-05-2009, 06:43 PM
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Re: Loosing digits on display A6, 99, 2,8 quattro
After scraps to my hands getting the cluster out and then back in ....................it didn't work
I used 3M 2-sided foam tape that was about 1mm thick and left the backing on so it would only stick to one side. And it did put some pressure on the screen because it was harder to fasten in place.
The only other fix I found on the net is to replace the LCD. There are instructions for this but the screen costs $140......
I used 3M 2-sided foam tape that was about 1mm thick and left the backing on so it would only stick to one side. And it did put some pressure on the screen because it was harder to fasten in place.
The only other fix I found on the net is to replace the LCD. There are instructions for this but the screen costs $140......
You had the same problems that were discussed in the "Display Recovery Project" He/she could not fix it cheaply.
There is that place on ebay item # 270358141396 that will replace it for you for $129.99 plus shipping and provide you with a LT warranty.
09-20-2009, 11:54 PM
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Re: Loosing digits on display A6, 99, 2,8 quattro
