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Old Feb 10, 2015 | 08:56 PM
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Default Center display fading? Wrong gas type?

So I recently got gas, and the guy put in regular not premium. I know there is no was these 2 issues are related, but I noticed after he filled it, and I drove about 5-10 min that the center display is fading.Tthe left is brighter then the rest. Any one have this problem with the center display? / Does anyone else's car run like garbage when they put in regular instead of premium gas?
 
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Old Feb 11, 2015 | 07:12 AM
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so this morning (5:30) when I drove my friend to the airport. it no longer was faded. any idea?
 
Old Feb 11, 2015 | 09:09 AM
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I get that issue every now and then, it would fade for a day or two then be fine for weeks...not sure but I assume it's related to an electrical issue not gas..
 
Old Feb 11, 2015 | 10:23 AM
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I figured it has nothing to do with gas. just happen to happen after the first time i got the wrong gas.
 
Old Feb 11, 2015 | 01:36 PM
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temperature or moisture in the car? did you leave a window cracked when you normally don't.
 
Old Feb 11, 2015 | 06:53 PM
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nope windows up. sunroof closed. locked...
 
Old Feb 11, 2015 | 10:42 PM
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Happens to everyone. Get use to it.
 
Old Feb 12, 2015 | 07:34 AM
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just randomly? its suck a weird thing to happen randomly.
 
Old Feb 12, 2015 | 03:03 PM
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As it gets worse, you'll notice the display fades more when it's warmer out, and is more clear in the cold.

Mine is nearly invisible in the summer but just fine in the winter - until the interior warms up..!

Mostly just an annoyance, as any serious issues have their own lights or gauges and there is still a ding if any warnings appear on the screen, too - which basically narrows it down to low washer fluid, low brake pad thickness (if equipped), low tire pressure (if equipped), or a burned out light somewhere.

Can be fixed for ~$175 - there are people on eBay who specialize in fixing Audi center cluster displays!
 
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