2000 A4 TQM

 

Anything ever come of this?!

Add me - 2001 A4 1.8T Quattro

 

Yup me too! Its just readable, when its cold outside, but goes blank when the day warms up. Sunlight kills LCD's DUH!

 

I have the same problem on my 2003 A6 however on hot days the top and bottom portions of the display completely disappear. Since the bottom portion shows the gear position indicator, I can't tell what gear I'm in. For this reason I consider it a safety issue and I registered a complaint with the NHTSA at online at http://www.safecar.gov If anyone believes the fading or complete failure of this display is a safety issue, it might be a good idea to register a complaint to see of the NHTSA agrees.

The display issues aside -- I still love the car.

 

1 more, 00' A6 4.2, works 80% in cold, 0% in hot weather

 

ya pnc1luv i noticed that the other day when its cold my screen in the mid of gauge cluster looks brand new then when its hot i can barely see the top part for the audio

 

When I bought my '99 A4 I wanted that LCD changed as part of the deal. The dealer thought I was stupid and tried to cover the cluster with a towel to make it dark and show me how it sort of worked. I laughed and asked him if he thought I was an idiot. He then went on to "replace" the cluster. Looked great when I picked the car up, but on my way home half of it crapped out on me. I'm guessing even if they do fix it, it will just happen again. TERRIBLE design, I can't believe people are still having trouble with this, even on newer cars. Count me in if anything ever comes of this, VIN WAUCB28D6XA265601. Email eddiejohnson487@aol.com.

 

Yep put me down. Someone mentioned about not being really a safety issue. Well maybe not, but how about the thousands of people that have an issue with the ABS control module and Audi did not do anything as far as recall. That IS a HUGE safety issue. =(

2000 S4

PS
I do realize that this post has been up since '06. Anything new as far as this petition?

 

Everyone got an lcd issue. It is easier to switch to a differetn car maker than waiting someone to fix it %) Too much money, ain't worth just for good-will for them.

BTW, ABS module can be fixed! I've done mine last winter, works as new! Do a search on this forum about ABS, you'll find the info how to repair it.

 

Add me too. I have not a problem yet, (knock on wood), but want to be proactive.