Dash Computer

christopherA · 08-09-2005, 07:48 PM

also the dash computer (shows the gears, cd player info, miles to empty, ect...)is hard to read...the numbers are broken up and weird looking. does anyone know what this could be from or maybe how i can fix it..

dom888 · 08-10-2005, 07:38 AM

i have it too and it's a common fault. you need a new dashpod from audi, which is £585.

cheesemax · 08-10-2005, 04:16 PM

I have the same problem with mine. Audi Canada issued a service bulletin on "fading instrument clusters" but my dealer says it will not provide $ assistance for the replacement of the cluster.
I would see your dealer and ask for aq copy of the service bulletin (if one has been issued by Audi USA). Don't be surprised if they are reluctant to give you a copy. If they refuse, there are web sites where you can track these down.
Bottom line, I think the dash cluster on a $40K plus car shouldn't fade like that!

Good luck.

Texas A4 · 08-11-2005, 05:16 PM

is this problem happening on 99.5 - 2000 as well or just before that?

christopherA · 08-13-2005, 05:25 PM

I'm not sure, I have a 2001...

jakachka · 12-20-2006, 11:47 PM

I have 2001 A6, and my display also has dead pixles. I did call Audi and filed a coplaint, this is $40+K car and it seems like many are having the same issue, if you can please also call the AUDI to report the issue. By law they have to forward this info to the gov. to check if they can issue a recal on clusters and have them replaced. Thanks

garys4 · 01-04-2007, 10:03 PM

Mine's a 2000 S4 with dead pixels in the DIS. Seems it's a pretty common problem.

Champion · 04-03-2007, 12:38 AM

Also on my 98 A4, the display is fragmented so to say... barely readable. Any news from Audi? I've had similar problems with laptop computer LCD screens that corrupt/fragment when the display plug is loose.

munster · 04-03-2007, 11:44 AM

have a read of this thread, a guy called flyingby about 2/3 rds of the way down gives a suggestion.
Lcd display faulty - Audi-Sport.net

poopciclebluea4 · 04-03-2007, 09:41 PM

i have a 2001 with 100k and mine still works...but i never have it on...thats probably why...

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08-09-2005, 07:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
christopherA Newbie Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 9 Gallery: (0)	also the dash computer (shows the gears, cd player info, miles to empty, ect...)is hard to read...the numbers are broken up and weird looking. does anyone know what this could be from or maybe how i can fix it..

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08-10-2005, 07:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
dom888 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 19 Gallery: (0)	i have it too and it's a common fault. you need a new dashpod from audi, which is £585.

08-10-2005, 04:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
cheesemax Senior Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 186 Gallery: (0)	I have the same problem with mine. Audi Canada issued a service bulletin on "fading instrument clusters" but my dealer says it will not provide $ assistance for the replacement of the cluster. I would see your dealer and ask for aq copy of the service bulletin (if one has been issued by Audi USA). Don't be surprised if they are reluctant to give you a copy. If they refuse, there are web sites where you can track these down. Bottom line, I think the dash cluster on a $40K plus car shouldn't fade like that! Good luck.

08-11-2005, 05:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
Texas A4 Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 47 Gallery: (0)	is this problem happening on 99.5 - 2000 as well or just before that?

08-13-2005, 05:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
christopherA Newbie Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 9 Gallery: (0)	I'm not sure, I have a 2001...

12-20-2006, 11:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
jakachka Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2 Gallery: (0)	I have 2001 A6, and my display also has dead pixles. I did call Audi and filed a coplaint, this is $40+K car and it seems like many are having the same issue, if you can please also call the AUDI to report the issue. By law they have to forward this info to the gov. to check if they can issue a recal on clusters and have them replaced. Thanks

01-04-2007, 10:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
garys4 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 1 Gallery: (0)	Mine's a 2000 S4 with dead pixels in the DIS. Seems it's a pretty common problem.

04-03-2007, 12:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
Champion Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 9 Gallery: (0)	Also on my 98 A4, the display is fragmented so to say... barely readable. Any news from Audi? I've had similar problems with laptop computer LCD screens that corrupt/fragment when the display plug is loose.

04-03-2007, 11:44 AM	#9 (permalink)
munster Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 4 Gallery: (0)	have a read of this thread, a guy called flyingby about 2/3 rds of the way down gives a suggestion. Lcd display faulty - Audi-Sport.net

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poopciclebluea4 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 40 Gallery: (0)	i have a 2001 with 100k and mine still works...but i never have it on...thats probably why...