Multi-function display on 1.8T GTi fades during journey

[redstarfox]

Hi, I've got a '99 plate 1.8T GTi and I've got a problem with the multi-function display (the red led indicators in the centre of the dash which show journey time / mpg / avg speed etc). When I start the car the display is clear and bright but within about 20 minutes of driving the display fades to the point where I can't read it anymore. Once the car has stopped and cooled down everything reverts to normal.

Any idea? Is this repairable? Can I replace the multi-function display or do I need a new dash cluster?

I live in south Manchester so any suggestion where I could go to source a spare?

cheers.

[Nino]

I'm almost certain that it is more costeffective just to replace the clocks pal because the bulbs/leds are going I think

[redstarfox]

cheers mate - so i guess the clocks and the display ship as a single unit. Any idea what I'd be looking at to replace it?

[rio_gti]

mine do it as the heat inside the car increases... on a really hot day it'll be blank, and my parrot display does the same!!!

[GTiIVTurbo]

Think they all do. Happened on my 2001 golf gti 2.0 and now on my 2000 gti 1.8t. Same after lon journey or on a hot day.

[Nino]

Its defo not normal, my 1.8t didnt do it no matter what the tempature is, my R32 does is a tiny bit, replacement clocks as in standard ones wont cost you more than around £20 but you need someone to code them in

[thai-wronghorse]

It also fades at the top of the display in my TDI. Its a very common issue and is only resolved by changing the clocks. Im not fussed as I was going to fit Bora Sport clocks anyway.