i own a 98 a6. and i recently picked up a new cluster but the miles reading is over 120k however i only have 85,000 mile on my ride whats the deal? can i use my vag com. and if so how do i do it?

 

If the mileage is more than 0 miles on it somebody already burned in the mileage, which means it isn't a new cluster. I would return it to whom you bought it from. I think the only way you can input a new mileage reading is you have to have a code from germany that only audi techs obtain, i could be full of crap though.

 

YEAH BUT SOMEONE TOLD ME YOU COULD HAVE YOUR MILEAGE REPROGRAMMED?

 

from what i've heard that's ONLY if the unit is brand new and hasn't ever been used before. once it's been set, you're not supposed to be able to change it, not even with VAG com.

 

Yeah the only legal way to get them re-set is if a tech burns in the wrong mileage on accident and is usually supplied by the dealer to the company re-programming them. If everyone was able to just re-program their clusters there would be all kinds of people trying to sell you a car that has 35k on it when really has 140k, know what i mean.

 

If there are over 60 miles on your cluster there is no way to change it.

 

You can only input mileage via VAG COM when the unit is NEW or REMANUFACTURED. In addition, you have to do it almost immediately, or it will lock, and no adjustments may be made. I think Vaudi is right and it is 60 miles.

Anyway,I suggest you get a "new" cluster from the dealer (about $750 including core charge) and return the old cluster to the dealer to get your core charge back (I think you get $350 or $400back, I cannot remember). Follow the tech article posted on AudiWorld for the steps you need to follow. Good luck!

Here is the tech article:
http://www.audiworld.com/tech/elec106.shtml

 

The dealer is the only place that car change it.
You can only Vag a brand new one.

 

Also when you change the cluster you have to reprogram all your keys which can only be done at a VW dealer.

 

You can do that with Vag-Com