I just bought a 2002 a4. THe lcd on the instrument cluster doesnt work. I bought an instrument cluster from a salvage yard and swapped them out. THe lcd says SAFE MODE, and when i start my car it automatically dies. Does anyone know how i can fix this or do i just need to put the old insturment cluster in and live without the lcd screen display. I havent taken it to the dealership yet but iam sure they will want an arm and a leg. Thanks in advance.

 

I heard you have to take it to the dealer so they can reprogram your car...I wanted to replace the instrument cluster in my 01 A4....the dealer wanted $900. So I opted to just keep it turned off (the computer with the messed up LCD lights)....

 

That is just crazy. Will the dealer program the cluster that i bought or will they make me buy a new one from them? Is there any other solutions? Thanks

 

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They can program the cluster to your keys and car. Depends on the dealer and your attitude

 

www.car-part.com ... get a used one and install it yourself

 

I bought a used cluster and did swap it myself. But the used cluster that i bought put the car into safe mode. Is there some way i can program the cluster myself?

 

do you live in southern PA? i go to school in pa and the shop i work at (when im at college)has a MODIS computer which is basically at $15,000 ob2/1 scanner than can do anything with any car. iv used it to reset my insturment panel. i could do it for no charge if your close by.

 

btw my car is a 1998 a4 2.8 30v but im sure our modis can handle your 2002 with no problems.

 

jonus079, i just sent you a PM.