O1 Audi 2.8L A6 Quattro

 

Add me too. '01 A4 1.8T Q [:@]

 

Ihave a 1999 audi a4 1.8t with the same problem. My entire lcd screen is off. I can only see the very top of it wich is just 5 dim red lines.

Audi needs to do something about this.

 

I just stumbled across this thread and actually read the entire list. Before I came up with any opinion I wondered what VW owners experienced. They are essentially the same vehicles, with similar dashes. Then I read at least two posts (not including the one in German!) that alluded to the ribbon cable and the electrical connections. Being in the electrical industry it was a forehead banger. Of course the problem is electrical! The loosening of the connector would result in all the voltage and/or inputs being compromised and either no light or poor readings, and explain the intermittent conditions.

The funny (or more accurately the SAD thing) is that the entire post is essentially a rant by individuals who want magic without effort. No denying the design is a bit **** poor, but a flat out class action suit supported by a bunch of supposed enthusiasts who would spend tons of $$ and many many hours on essentially useless stuff for their cars but won't even bother to TRY to repair the ribbon cable is a sad commentary on mankind.

The problem is repairable with not much more than an afternoons worth of time and effort with no money spent except that for the beverages consumed while doing the work.

There is no class action suit here unless it's for ignorance. []

 

I have had this thing apart countless times to try applying extra pressure to the contacts of the lcd ribbon connector. I also tried shimming the contacts under the display itself. I've followed every suggestion to fix this thing that I've been able to find. It doesn't work, end of story. Sure I can shut it off, but I certainly can't use the factory navigation without the display working. I also can't make out what the warning lights are when they pop up, that's a problem. This display is a piece of trash, why should I be responsible for fixing it anyway? Thanks for playing.

 

2001 S4 Mine is the same, worse in warm weather. We should get a recall, this can be considered a safety defect since thats where alot of your warnings come up, worn brake pads, gas light, ect..., plus the fact that some people paid for the navigation feature but can't use it? BS if you ask me!

 

My 01 A6 has same problem!! Got 2 lines missing on my cd/radio and blurry on my dash!!! It's very annoying!!

 

THIS IS REAL ****. 01 S4 AND 98 A4 BOTH **** DISPLAYS. COUNT ME IN ASAP.

 

Oh yes, heavy fading on 99 A6 Avant, espically when warm, sometimes just blank color, it's actually dangerous, when using tiptronic one can't read gear indicator, as well as the fact that if a warning light comes on, it may not be displayed (very dangerous), I called in complaint as well a couple of weeks ago. I am suprised they have not recalled this problem yet.
PS, VW too.

 

My entire LCD screen is visible and I haven't noticed any deterioration as of yet. It's a 99 A6 Quattro with 80K + miles.