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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: pickles on 31 March 2012, 21:26

Title: Lighting on Instrument Cluster dims after a while (the bit that gives you mpg)
Post by: pickles on 31 March 2012, 21:26

noticed that  the display on my mk4 golf AGU goes a bit dim after a while,the square box with red numbers etc (forgive my ignorance),  also the segments on the numbers (if yous get me) seem to go as if the LCD is damaged in some way.
in the morning its fine and is bright and easy to read as it should be but in the afternoon it goes this wonky way.
any1 else had this, sorry if the explanation is a bit sketchy, will try n get pics soon .

Title: Re: Lighting on Instrument Cluster dims after a while (the bit that gives you mpg)
Post by: richw911 on 31 March 2012, 21:36

Yeah its common new clocks is the cheapest option  :sad:

Title: Re: Lighting on Instrument Cluster dims after a while (the bit that gives you mpg)
Post by: DubAndDubber on 31 March 2012, 21:38

exactly the same thing here! when it warms up they seem to dim, this hot weather isnt helping at all. just gives you an excuse to get better clocks i suppose!

Title: Re: Lighting on Instrument Cluster dims after a while (the bit that gives you mpg)
Post by: richw911 on 31 March 2012, 21:40

Im sure someone like ARD on ukmkivs could fix it for you but S/H clocks can be had for £30 so it may not be worth it  :smiley:

Title: Re: Lighting on Instrument Cluster dims after a while (the bit that gives you mpg)
Post by: shaft69 on 31 March 2012, 21:43

Same here.  :grin:

Title: Re: Lighting on Instrument Cluster dims after a while (the bit that gives you mpg)
Post by: richw911 on 31 March 2012, 21:44

See here http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/p/126784/2264128.aspx

Title: Re: Lighting on Instrument Cluster dims after a while (the bit that gives you mpg)
Post by: pickles on 31 March 2012, 22:00

thanks guys, so a common problem across the vag range then :(.

arnt new clocks a bit of a pain. ie im sure i read somewr about immo n can bus etc.

are there upgraded/aftermarket clusters ?

im assuming its better off just goin for a second hand 1 of the same year etc.
also would the mileage have to be set or is this stored on the ecu

Title: Re: Lighting on Instrument Cluster dims after a while (the bit that gives you mpg)
Post by: richw911 on 31 March 2012, 22:07

Quote from: pickles on 31 March 2012, 22:00

thanks guys, so a common problem across the vag range then :(.

arnt new clocks a bit of a pain. ie im sure i read somewr about immo n can bus etc.

are there upgraded/aftermarket clusters ?

im assuming its better off just goin for a second hand 1 of the same year etc.
also would the mileage have to be set or is this stored on the ecu

Your is car is AGU you say? It will be immo2. New clocks are £300 iirc  :shocked: S/H is the way

See this thread for loat of help http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=98752.0

Title: Re: Lighting on Instrument Cluster dims after a while (the bit that gives you mpg)
Post by: pickles on 31 March 2012, 22:18

thanks again, after reading all that tho i think il just persevere, sounds like a major headache obtaining SKUs n the like :(

Title: Re: Lighting on Instrument Cluster dims after a while (the bit that gives you mpg)
Post by: richw911 on 01 April 2012, 15:13

Quote from: pickles on 31 March 2012, 22:18

thanks again, after reading all that tho i think il just persevere, sounds like a major headache obtaining SKUs n the like :(

Someone on here may be able to help  :wink:

Title: Re: Lighting on Instrument Cluster dims after a while (the bit that gives you mpg)
Post by: pickles on 01 April 2012, 21:40

Quote from: richw911 on 01 April 2012, 15:13

Quote from: pickles on 31 March 2012, 22:18

thanks again, after reading all that tho i think il just persevere, sounds like a major headache obtaining SKUs n the like :(

Someone on here may be able to help  :wink:

hmmmmm will bear in mind should i decide to go for it, will bear that in mind thanks  :smiley:, thats about number 1004 in my list to do tho lol.

Title: Re: Lighting on Instrument Cluster dims after a while (the bit that gives you mpg)
Post by: bobbarley on 01 April 2012, 22:25

It's easy mate. Mine used to do the exact same thing, I managed to pick up a new cluster for £100 on eBay, r32 set to less  :cool:

Then a nice gentleman fro this Nd the ukmkiv forum fitted them for a very reasonable price. Included coding them in and everything.