Ive got an Audi A4 B5 98 2.8 quattro and for some odd reason the in dash computer is malfunctioning. The car was in a small head on collision that damaged some body panals but nothing important. The fuse is not blown. The in-dash computer will light up when the car starts and at night you can tell it says OK at the top but after a couple of seconds it will go blank again. Does anyone have any idea on how to remedy this without the use of a $85.00/HR Mechanic? I have not been able to get in touch with the original owner since I bought it to see about a timeline for the problem(pre or post crash). So any input would be helpful.

P.S.-Any decent sites for used audi parts IE black front bumper for my B5 would be appreciated.

Thanks,
-Lee

 

My Autocheck goes off after a few secs... it'll run the checks, flash 'OK', then go dark until something goes wrong.

 

In the owners manual it shows a display of the in-dash computer read out as showing the total trip mileage, mpg, etc., Does your in-dash show you this? Mine is completely blank after the initial OK.

 

have ya pressed the button on the wiper stalk on the bottom that turn's it on and off !!

 

Yes. Second thing I tried. Also, It doesn't turn it on or off. That button resets the Tripometer.

 

well it doe's on mine and it doesn't re-set the trip it re-sets the fuel comp mpg time driven etc, the re-set button also turns the screen of it ya give it a quick press not holding it down

 

I will give it a try. Sometimes it is that simple. All I was going by was the owners manual. If anyone else has any ideas at all feel free to pass them along.