LCD Ad nauseam Best option?
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LCD Ad nauseam Best option?
Hi Folks
Ive searched and read and read on this forum about the LCD issues for which my A6 has. I see units on Ebay from Europe, Latvia , I see websites that offer repairs.
I am beyond confused as to which direction to go for a fix, other than a dealer.
(That last sentence didnt come out right)
Two questions, is this a simple plug and play part? I viewed a 6 step process to remove the cluster, looked pretty straight forward. Is the LCD a pull out and push back in part?
Second, Who to send my money too? Any good solid options?
Thanks!
Bought a 2001 and am working backwards to brand new
Ive searched and read and read on this forum about the LCD issues for which my A6 has. I see units on Ebay from Europe, Latvia , I see websites that offer repairs.
I am beyond confused as to which direction to go for a fix, other than a dealer.
(That last sentence didnt come out right)
Two questions, is this a simple plug and play part? I viewed a 6 step process to remove the cluster, looked pretty straight forward. Is the LCD a pull out and push back in part?
Second, Who to send my money too? Any good solid options?
Thanks!
Bought a 2001 and am working backwards to brand new
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I presume you are referring to the dash display?
Apparently the problem has to do with a ribbon cable that becomes detached (partially) when it gets too warm. A lot of owners report that their display is fine when the ambient air temperature is cool/cold and then get losses as the weather warms.
There is a DIY out on tha intarwebs for a fix. It is my understanding that it involves some pretty delicate soldering skills (though if you make those guitars I'm sure you have the required dexterity/patience for such things)
The next best option IMO is modulemasters.
Apparently the problem has to do with a ribbon cable that becomes detached (partially) when it gets too warm. A lot of owners report that their display is fine when the ambient air temperature is cool/cold and then get losses as the weather warms.
There is a DIY out on tha intarwebs for a fix. It is my understanding that it involves some pretty delicate soldering skills (though if you make those guitars I'm sure you have the required dexterity/patience for such things)
The next best option IMO is modulemasters.
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Joined: Aug 2008
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From: New England
I presume you are referring to the dash display?
Apparently the problem has to do with a ribbon cable that becomes detached (partially) when it gets too warm. A lot of owners report that their display is fine when the ambient air temperature is cool/cold and then get losses as the weather warms.
There is a DIY out on tha intarwebs for a fix. It is my understanding that it involves some pretty delicate soldering skills (though if you make those guitars I'm sure you have the required dexterity/patience for such things)
The next best option IMO is modulemasters.
Apparently the problem has to do with a ribbon cable that becomes detached (partially) when it gets too warm. A lot of owners report that their display is fine when the ambient air temperature is cool/cold and then get losses as the weather warms.
There is a DIY out on tha intarwebs for a fix. It is my understanding that it involves some pretty delicate soldering skills (though if you make those guitars I'm sure you have the required dexterity/patience for such things)
The next best option IMO is modulemasters.
To answer your question more directly: the LCD is connected to the cluster via a ribbon soldered directly on the circuit board. It is held in a little cradle with the backlights behind it by a bracket that you can take off. I have lots of pictures if you want them!
Last edited by nm3210; Mar 28, 2010 at 11:44 PM.
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Thanks guys
So just to clarify, I would either have to send in my entire cluster to be repaired OR remove it my self which would require soldering?
My dad is an electronic engineer so I'm thinking the soldering part would be within his wheelhouse, if it were wood and glue, id be golden
Is there any reprogramming needed after the new LCD is in?
So just to clarify, I would either have to send in my entire cluster to be repaired OR remove it my self which would require soldering?
My dad is an electronic engineer so I'm thinking the soldering part would be within his wheelhouse, if it were wood and glue, id be golden
Is there any reprogramming needed after the new LCD is in?
I think that the detached ribbon cable is a very common misconception and it is rather the DotMatrix chip that lies on the ribbon cable itself that is most often the problem. I also think that since you'll probably have to send it in to modulemasters.com anyway (i got it done through them and am very pleased!), you might as well at least try to see if soldering it helps any.
To answer your question more directly: the LCD is connected to the cluster via a ribbon soldered directly on the circuit board. It is held in a little cradle with the backlights behind it by a bracket that you can take off. I have lots of pictures if you want them!
To answer your question more directly: the LCD is connected to the cluster via a ribbon soldered directly on the circuit board. It is held in a little cradle with the backlights behind it by a bracket that you can take off. I have lots of pictures if you want them!
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From: New England
You send in your entire cluster (if you have an immobilizer you won't be able to drive the car) and they just replace the LCD screen for you, that's about all there is to it. The only thing you have to do is pull it out and put it back in (and ship it, of course).
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