dash lights not a replaceable item - have to replace whole cluster??
#21
So basically I just need to take the cluster out and then go from there?
No prob Deagle...on a forum like this you're gonna end up with a lot of people (myself included) who are noob's and ask questions that have probably been asked over and over. I've been on a lot of automotive forums but this is the first Audi I've ever owned so I've got tons of questions...and not always a ton of time to search out the answer...
#22
So basically I just need to take the cluster out and then go from there?
No prob Deagle...on a forum like this you're gonna end up with a lot of people (myself included) who are noob's and ask questions that have probably been asked over and over. I've been on a lot of automotive forums but this is the first Audi I've ever owned so I've got tons of questions...and not always a ton of time to search out the answer...
#25
For more serious problems with the cluster and even the ABS unit check out BBA: http://bba-reman.com
I sent my ABS unit in - got it back in two days - works great. I'm about to send them my cluster.
I sent my ABS unit in - got it back in two days - works great. I'm about to send them my cluster.
#26
You do not need to disconnect the battery. Taking out the instrument cluster will do no harm to anything except how many miles you have on your trip odometer (and mpg average, etc.). I've done it numerous times without any problems. I understand if you did it out of safety, but don't worry, it's not worth the hassle.
#27
You don't have to remove the stearing wheel or disconnect the cluster to change the bulbs. Just place a cloth on the stearing column so you don't scratch things and work the cluster part way out so you can get to the bulbs. Having a copy of Bentley or a printout of the bulb locations helps.
And yes the transmission indicator and the temp sensor bulbs can be replaced with a bit of soldering as posted by a6.
And yes the transmission indicator and the temp sensor bulbs can be replaced with a bit of soldering as posted by a6.