Instrument cluster repairs (UK)
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Re: Instrument cluster repairs (UK)
"Duncanwood" <nipnews@dmx512.co.uk> wrote in message
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> You're probably still better off with a TV repair shop though.
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Absolutely correct. My shop here in the US does a fair amount of these
types of repairs... however, my customers are usually the automotive
repair shops.... you might try your local Audi dealer or a local
independent foreign car repair shop, they probably will already have a
sub-contractor that they have this type of work done for them.
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Best Regards,
Daniel Sofie
Electronics Supply & Repair
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newsp.sq8z5knj4wom51@amy...
> You're probably still better off with a TV repair shop though.
- - - - - -
Absolutely correct. My shop here in the US does a fair amount of these
types of repairs... however, my customers are usually the automotive
repair shops.... you might try your local Audi dealer or a local
independent foreign car repair shop, they probably will already have a
sub-contractor that they have this type of work done for them.
--
Best Regards,
Daniel Sofie
Electronics Supply & Repair
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Re: Instrument cluster repairs (UK)
"Duncanwood" <nipnews@dmx512.co.uk> wrote in message
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> You're probably still better off with a TV repair shop though.
- - - - - -
Absolutely correct. My shop here in the US does a fair amount of these
types of repairs... however, my customers are usually the automotive
repair shops.... you might try your local Audi dealer or a local
independent foreign car repair shop, they probably will already have a
sub-contractor that they have this type of work done for them.
--
Best Regards,
Daniel Sofie
Electronics Supply & Repair
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newsp.sq8z5knj4wom51@amy...
> You're probably still better off with a TV repair shop though.
- - - - - -
Absolutely correct. My shop here in the US does a fair amount of these
types of repairs... however, my customers are usually the automotive
repair shops.... you might try your local Audi dealer or a local
independent foreign car repair shop, they probably will already have a
sub-contractor that they have this type of work done for them.
--
Best Regards,
Daniel Sofie
Electronics Supply & Repair
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Re: Instrument cluster repairs (UK)
"Duncanwood" <nipnews@dmx512.co.uk> wrote in message
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> You're probably still better off with a TV repair shop though.
- - - - - -
Absolutely correct. My shop here in the US does a fair amount of these
types of repairs... however, my customers are usually the automotive
repair shops.... you might try your local Audi dealer or a local
independent foreign car repair shop, they probably will already have a
sub-contractor that they have this type of work done for them.
--
Best Regards,
Daniel Sofie
Electronics Supply & Repair
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newsp.sq8z5knj4wom51@amy...
> You're probably still better off with a TV repair shop though.
- - - - - -
Absolutely correct. My shop here in the US does a fair amount of these
types of repairs... however, my customers are usually the automotive
repair shops.... you might try your local Audi dealer or a local
independent foreign car repair shop, they probably will already have a
sub-contractor that they have this type of work done for them.
--
Best Regards,
Daniel Sofie
Electronics Supply & Repair
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Re: Instrument cluster repairs (UK)
"dave" <1966@f2s.com> wrote in message
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> Don,
>
> Try the following, they are based in Liverpool but I think they form part
> of a national franchise in the UK.
>
> www.dashboardsnorthwest.co.uk
>
> Dave.
>
>
>
> Don Turner wrote:
>> Does anyone know of a company based in the UK who can repair a fault on
>> an Audi instrument cluster. I've isolated the fault down to either a dry
>> solder joint somewhere on the PCB or a failing component because the
>> cluster only works on warm days or when the heater in the cabin is
>> switched on.
>>
>> There are dozens of vehicle cluster repair companies in the US, but I
>> can't find a single one in the UK.
>>
>> Thanks in advance
>> DT
that's a clocking guy not repairer...............somehow now a legal
business............or is it.
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Re: Instrument cluster repairs (UK)
"dave" <1966@f2s.com> wrote in message
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> Don,
>
> Try the following, they are based in Liverpool but I think they form part
> of a national franchise in the UK.
>
> www.dashboardsnorthwest.co.uk
>
> Dave.
>
>
>
> Don Turner wrote:
>> Does anyone know of a company based in the UK who can repair a fault on
>> an Audi instrument cluster. I've isolated the fault down to either a dry
>> solder joint somewhere on the PCB or a failing component because the
>> cluster only works on warm days or when the heater in the cabin is
>> switched on.
>>
>> There are dozens of vehicle cluster repair companies in the US, but I
>> can't find a single one in the UK.
>>
>> Thanks in advance
>> DT
that's a clocking guy not repairer...............somehow now a legal
business............or is it.
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Re: Instrument cluster repairs (UK)
"dave" <1966@f2s.com> wrote in message
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> Don,
>
> Try the following, they are based in Liverpool but I think they form part
> of a national franchise in the UK.
>
> www.dashboardsnorthwest.co.uk
>
> Dave.
>
>
>
> Don Turner wrote:
>> Does anyone know of a company based in the UK who can repair a fault on
>> an Audi instrument cluster. I've isolated the fault down to either a dry
>> solder joint somewhere on the PCB or a failing component because the
>> cluster only works on warm days or when the heater in the cabin is
>> switched on.
>>
>> There are dozens of vehicle cluster repair companies in the US, but I
>> can't find a single one in the UK.
>>
>> Thanks in advance
>> DT
that's a clocking guy not repairer...............somehow now a legal
business............or is it.
#17
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Re: Instrument cluster repairs (UK)
Don Turner wrote:
> them even suggested that I try a TV repair man as they have good
circuit
> board experience. Before I do that I would rather start with
specialists,
> the immobiliser to the car is integrated into the cluster so the
worst case
> scenario is that the car also gets immobilised if something goes
wrong.
If they damage your instrument cluster, then yes. But in this case you
will need a new instrument cluster anyway, so immobilizer by itself is
not a problem anymore
It is not so easy just to "reset" it without a damage to cluster, as it
is stored in a EEPROM.
In any case, before you give your cluster for repairs, ask them, if
they have a pinout (aka wiring diagrams) for your cluster connectors.
If they don't have it, don't leave your cluster there, as they don't
have a clue.
In general, there are not much things to go wrong there. The complete
instrument cluster is controlled by a single chip from Micronas. This
includes all the "indicator lamps", both LCD's (and the TFT in the
middle), and 4 stepper motors, which are turning the
speedometer/tachometer/temp/fuel indicator needles.
There is also a custom hybrid module of some kind, but I am not sure
what exactly it is for. I would guess, it is the immobilizer.
So, if at least something is "working" (for example, you see the
indicator lamps when you turn the ignition on), it means, that the
problem is probably the power supply for the stepper motors, and it
would be relatively easy to find.
> them even suggested that I try a TV repair man as they have good
circuit
> board experience. Before I do that I would rather start with
specialists,
> the immobiliser to the car is integrated into the cluster so the
worst case
> scenario is that the car also gets immobilised if something goes
wrong.
If they damage your instrument cluster, then yes. But in this case you
will need a new instrument cluster anyway, so immobilizer by itself is
not a problem anymore
It is not so easy just to "reset" it without a damage to cluster, as it
is stored in a EEPROM.
In any case, before you give your cluster for repairs, ask them, if
they have a pinout (aka wiring diagrams) for your cluster connectors.
If they don't have it, don't leave your cluster there, as they don't
have a clue.
In general, there are not much things to go wrong there. The complete
instrument cluster is controlled by a single chip from Micronas. This
includes all the "indicator lamps", both LCD's (and the TFT in the
middle), and 4 stepper motors, which are turning the
speedometer/tachometer/temp/fuel indicator needles.
There is also a custom hybrid module of some kind, but I am not sure
what exactly it is for. I would guess, it is the immobilizer.
So, if at least something is "working" (for example, you see the
indicator lamps when you turn the ignition on), it means, that the
problem is probably the power supply for the stepper motors, and it
would be relatively easy to find.
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Re: Instrument cluster repairs (UK)
Don Turner wrote:
> them even suggested that I try a TV repair man as they have good
circuit
> board experience. Before I do that I would rather start with
specialists,
> the immobiliser to the car is integrated into the cluster so the
worst case
> scenario is that the car also gets immobilised if something goes
wrong.
If they damage your instrument cluster, then yes. But in this case you
will need a new instrument cluster anyway, so immobilizer by itself is
not a problem anymore
It is not so easy just to "reset" it without a damage to cluster, as it
is stored in a EEPROM.
In any case, before you give your cluster for repairs, ask them, if
they have a pinout (aka wiring diagrams) for your cluster connectors.
If they don't have it, don't leave your cluster there, as they don't
have a clue.
In general, there are not much things to go wrong there. The complete
instrument cluster is controlled by a single chip from Micronas. This
includes all the "indicator lamps", both LCD's (and the TFT in the
middle), and 4 stepper motors, which are turning the
speedometer/tachometer/temp/fuel indicator needles.
There is also a custom hybrid module of some kind, but I am not sure
what exactly it is for. I would guess, it is the immobilizer.
So, if at least something is "working" (for example, you see the
indicator lamps when you turn the ignition on), it means, that the
problem is probably the power supply for the stepper motors, and it
would be relatively easy to find.
> them even suggested that I try a TV repair man as they have good
circuit
> board experience. Before I do that I would rather start with
specialists,
> the immobiliser to the car is integrated into the cluster so the
worst case
> scenario is that the car also gets immobilised if something goes
wrong.
If they damage your instrument cluster, then yes. But in this case you
will need a new instrument cluster anyway, so immobilizer by itself is
not a problem anymore
It is not so easy just to "reset" it without a damage to cluster, as it
is stored in a EEPROM.
In any case, before you give your cluster for repairs, ask them, if
they have a pinout (aka wiring diagrams) for your cluster connectors.
If they don't have it, don't leave your cluster there, as they don't
have a clue.
In general, there are not much things to go wrong there. The complete
instrument cluster is controlled by a single chip from Micronas. This
includes all the "indicator lamps", both LCD's (and the TFT in the
middle), and 4 stepper motors, which are turning the
speedometer/tachometer/temp/fuel indicator needles.
There is also a custom hybrid module of some kind, but I am not sure
what exactly it is for. I would guess, it is the immobilizer.
So, if at least something is "working" (for example, you see the
indicator lamps when you turn the ignition on), it means, that the
problem is probably the power supply for the stepper motors, and it
would be relatively easy to find.
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Re: Instrument cluster repairs (UK)
Don Turner wrote:
> them even suggested that I try a TV repair man as they have good
circuit
> board experience. Before I do that I would rather start with
specialists,
> the immobiliser to the car is integrated into the cluster so the
worst case
> scenario is that the car also gets immobilised if something goes
wrong.
If they damage your instrument cluster, then yes. But in this case you
will need a new instrument cluster anyway, so immobilizer by itself is
not a problem anymore
It is not so easy just to "reset" it without a damage to cluster, as it
is stored in a EEPROM.
In any case, before you give your cluster for repairs, ask them, if
they have a pinout (aka wiring diagrams) for your cluster connectors.
If they don't have it, don't leave your cluster there, as they don't
have a clue.
In general, there are not much things to go wrong there. The complete
instrument cluster is controlled by a single chip from Micronas. This
includes all the "indicator lamps", both LCD's (and the TFT in the
middle), and 4 stepper motors, which are turning the
speedometer/tachometer/temp/fuel indicator needles.
There is also a custom hybrid module of some kind, but I am not sure
what exactly it is for. I would guess, it is the immobilizer.
So, if at least something is "working" (for example, you see the
indicator lamps when you turn the ignition on), it means, that the
problem is probably the power supply for the stepper motors, and it
would be relatively easy to find.
> them even suggested that I try a TV repair man as they have good
circuit
> board experience. Before I do that I would rather start with
specialists,
> the immobiliser to the car is integrated into the cluster so the
worst case
> scenario is that the car also gets immobilised if something goes
wrong.
If they damage your instrument cluster, then yes. But in this case you
will need a new instrument cluster anyway, so immobilizer by itself is
not a problem anymore
It is not so easy just to "reset" it without a damage to cluster, as it
is stored in a EEPROM.
In any case, before you give your cluster for repairs, ask them, if
they have a pinout (aka wiring diagrams) for your cluster connectors.
If they don't have it, don't leave your cluster there, as they don't
have a clue.
In general, there are not much things to go wrong there. The complete
instrument cluster is controlled by a single chip from Micronas. This
includes all the "indicator lamps", both LCD's (and the TFT in the
middle), and 4 stepper motors, which are turning the
speedometer/tachometer/temp/fuel indicator needles.
There is also a custom hybrid module of some kind, but I am not sure
what exactly it is for. I would guess, it is the immobilizer.
So, if at least something is "working" (for example, you see the
indicator lamps when you turn the ignition on), it means, that the
problem is probably the power supply for the stepper motors, and it
would be relatively easy to find.
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Re: Instrument cluster repairs (UK)
Ted Eboy wrote in message ...
>
>"dave" <1966@f2s.com> wrote in message
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>> Don,
>>
>> Try the following, they are based in Liverpool but I think they form part
>> of a national franchise in the UK.
>>
>> www.dashboardsnorthwest.co.uk
>>
>> Dave.
>>
>>
>>
>> Don Turner wrote:
>>> Does anyone know of a company based in the UK who can repair a fault on
>>> an Audi instrument cluster. I've isolated the fault down to either a dry
>>> solder joint somewhere on the PCB or a failing component because the
>>> cluster only works on warm days or when the heater in the cabin is
>>> switched on.
>>>
>>> There are dozens of vehicle cluster repair companies in the US, but I
>>> can't find a single one in the UK.
>>>
>>> Thanks in advance
>>> DT
>
>that's a clocking guy not repairer...............somehow now a legal
>business............or is it.
>
>
'Clocking'! such a brutal term! Surely not. These companies will have you
believe that they make a living setting replacement odometers to read the
same as the originally fitted units.
Bob