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Dash issues 2000 F/L 2.8 Sport
Hi all
Just wondering if anyone might be able to help with these issues please? 1. Both my mileage and clock LCD's are fine on start up, but then pixelate after a time of driving. Seems to be worse in warm weather. Photos attached (it's actually worse with the naked eye where they are almost unreadable). I've contacted a couple specialists who both said they could repair the main LCD but not these smaller ones. Anyone know a company that could repair these? Alternatively, I was wondering if I bought a complete dash unit, such as the one below, if the screens could be swapped out? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1119945436...%3AIT#viTabs_0 2. I had a constant 'brake pad warning' on the main dash LCD. I had it checked out by both an local Audi specialist and an auto electrician. Neither could find the fault (pads and sensor etc are definitely ok). The specialist said they could 'disable it', which I thought would mean just that warning, but what they've actually done is disable all the screen's functions. Is it worth me paying through the nose to go to an Audi main dealer to try and find the fault? Would they have better diagnostics than a local specialist? Obviously neither of these faults is a big deal, but it would be nice to get them fixed if possible! Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks! :-) |
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1. This is a known problem with the D2 dash, and suffered the same fault myself. From what others have said, the issue is caused by heat, hence why it gets worse the longer you drive. One of the companies that fix them is http://www.bba-reman.com/gb/index.aspx, though I don't have any experience of them. Forum user Ameiseuk has photos of the dash dismantled in his album http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/album.php?albumid=118. You could always send him a PM to see how he got on with it. If you opt to have another unit fitted, it will have to be done by a dealer, so they can code in your keys to it.
2. By coincidence, I've had this these last couple of months, but I knew the pads were worn. I replaced them with new Bosch ones, but still have the pad warning. I know it's not a MOT failure but it is a pain. I had thought about trying to trace the wiring from the sensors, but haven't investigated it any further.
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2001 A8 D2 FL 3.7 Q - LPG Conversion, Engine: AKC, Gearbox:FBB, Colour:LY5X Aqua Blue pearl effect, Interior:WJ light beige/dark beige valcona leather with burr walnut inserts My DIY jobs - Replaced alarm horn, Replaced Coolant Temp sensor, Updated RNS-D firmware, Installed Reversing Camera and Digital TV, Dashcam Installation, Retrofitted Rear Blinds, Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror, Chrome Boot Struts Sold! 2008 S8 D3 5.2 V10 - Engine: BSM, Gearbox:KLW, Colour:LY7F Suzuka Grey Pearl Effect, Interior:Black/Black with Silver/Black valcona leather with carbon atlas inserts, Bang & Olufsen, Heated windscreen, Soft-close doors, TV, DAB, AMI, Quad Zone, Auto Boot, Auto dim Mirrors, Keyless entry, PDC with rearview camera, AFS II Headlights My DIY jobs - Fan Jet Windscreen Washers, Retrofitted Electric Side Blinds |
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Thanks a lot Steamship I'll get in touch with BBA. Sounds like that might be an easier/cheaper solution than fitting a new unit.
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They all seem to do it eventually, had this on my old D2 but only on the clock side.
I investigated replacement when I had the D2 and the car will need to go to the main dealer for the immo and keys to be recoded to a used cluster and the mileage cannot be corrected and is stored in the cluster and main ECU. There is also no guarantee the replacement will not have the same issue, parts are not available new so I just left it as it was.
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Personally i would find out more from these guys maybe pay them a visit?
https://www.bba-reman.com/gb/catalog...ledproduct=284 UK Office: BBA-reman Unit 1 Stirling Park Laker Road Rochester Kent ME1 3QR United Kingdom 44 (0)1634 687222 Fax 44 (0)1634 864056 sales@bba-reman.com Diagnostic equipment enquiries: diags@bba-reman.com
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Thanks RS6. I've actually already been in touch with BBA and they reckon they can repair for £125 (plus VAT and carriage), so that's seems hopeful.
Still need to figure out what the constant brake pad warning issue is. Steamship, it seems we may possibly have the same issue? If you ever figure it out please let me know if you can, and I'll do likewise Last edited by triumph2.5pi; 4th April 2017 at 10:31 PM. |
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I'm hoping it's not cluster related, as I had mine replaced last year with another unit. It cost me around £100 through a dealer and that didn't include the cost of the cluster itself. I just need a calm dry day to investigate the wiring further.
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2001 A8 D2 FL 3.7 Q - LPG Conversion, Engine: AKC, Gearbox:FBB, Colour:LY5X Aqua Blue pearl effect, Interior:WJ light beige/dark beige valcona leather with burr walnut inserts My DIY jobs - Replaced alarm horn, Replaced Coolant Temp sensor, Updated RNS-D firmware, Installed Reversing Camera and Digital TV, Dashcam Installation, Retrofitted Rear Blinds, Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror, Chrome Boot Struts Sold! 2008 S8 D3 5.2 V10 - Engine: BSM, Gearbox:KLW, Colour:LY7F Suzuka Grey Pearl Effect, Interior:Black/Black with Silver/Black valcona leather with carbon atlas inserts, Bang & Olufsen, Heated windscreen, Soft-close doors, TV, DAB, AMI, Quad Zone, Auto Boot, Auto dim Mirrors, Keyless entry, PDC with rearview camera, AFS II Headlights My DIY jobs - Fan Jet Windscreen Washers, Retrofitted Electric Side Blinds |
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With that done, I managed to trace the route of the wiring loom towards the front of the car. Just after it disappears behind the wheel arch insert (between two plastic securing nuts), there is another four pin connector. I separated this and then checked all four pins against the three pins in the plug to the brake pad. After a bit of trial and error, I was able to confirm that up to that point everything was fine. What I did discover, which I suspect to be my problem (and probably yours) is that on the left side, I had to insert the multimeter lead all the way in to the three pin plug for it to register, which would imply corrosion near the front. I'll have a look in the daylight, but trying to figure out what I can use to clean them out, considering their size. I'll also see if I can find a suitable picture of where the four pin plug is and which pins to check.
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2001 A8 D2 FL 3.7 Q - LPG Conversion, Engine: AKC, Gearbox:FBB, Colour:LY5X Aqua Blue pearl effect, Interior:WJ light beige/dark beige valcona leather with burr walnut inserts My DIY jobs - Replaced alarm horn, Replaced Coolant Temp sensor, Updated RNS-D firmware, Installed Reversing Camera and Digital TV, Dashcam Installation, Retrofitted Rear Blinds, Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror, Chrome Boot Struts Sold! 2008 S8 D3 5.2 V10 - Engine: BSM, Gearbox:KLW, Colour:LY7F Suzuka Grey Pearl Effect, Interior:Black/Black with Silver/Black valcona leather with carbon atlas inserts, Bang & Olufsen, Heated windscreen, Soft-close doors, TV, DAB, AMI, Quad Zone, Auto Boot, Auto dim Mirrors, Keyless entry, PDC with rearview camera, AFS II Headlights My DIY jobs - Fan Jet Windscreen Washers, Retrofitted Electric Side Blinds |
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