Maybe easy fix for fading LCD on instrument panel!
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Maybe easy fix for fading LCD on instrument panel!
This was posted on another forum so I thought I would share
Will have to try this at the weekend I think.
Warning: these steps may vary from car to car depending on year and model Audi as I'm not sure what Audi these instruction are for but they help by pointing out what the problem maybe.
"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."
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."
Will have to try this at the weekend I think.
Warning: these steps may vary from car to car depending on year and model Audi as I'm not sure what Audi these instruction are for but they help by pointing out what the problem maybe.
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RE: Maybe easy fix for fading LCD on instrument panel!
when you do it, post somes pics. i'd love to fix mine. so, we're saying that cold causes the metal to contract, causing more contact, while heat expands and pushes this strip away, w/less contact?
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RE: Maybe easy fix for fading LCD on instrument panel!
I will do I might even try tonight but I tend to turn of my display and so when turned back on after some time it tend to be fine for a few days but I will see so I can take befor and after pic's.
Please note my dash is a face lift so it's somewhat different to the older units.
Please note my dash is a face lift so it's somewhat different to the older units.
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RE: Maybe easy fix for fading LCD on instrument panel!
VERY Cool! I hope this works because mine is getting ridiculous! I can't read it hardly at all anymore and it pisses me off! PLease take pictures and DIY it! Thanks!
josh
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