Trip computer fault

[jimmy_gti]

Hi just wondering if anyone could help. When i first start the car the trip computer works fine nice and bright and very clear After driving for a little bit it starts to go dim and sometimes fades so u cant see it. When its working i can scroll through part of it lets me see the ones with the 2 in the corner eg. Running time, Average mpg etc but i cant get it go back to instant consumption etc also it wont reset.
Is this just a fault with the clocks/trip comp or a fault with the stalk any advice will be appreciated

[jonnyturbo]

could be either of them

[richw911]

Faulty clocks common fault the sun destroys the red part.

You can have it repaired but for the cost you are better off getting second hand clocks for around £30 and finding someone on here local to you  to code them in.

[jimmy_gti]

cheers guys i can get a set of clocks for 25 so mite just put them in see ow it goes. will it have 2 be coded then aswell

[richw911]

cheers guys i can get a set of clocks for 25 so mite just put them in see ow it goes. will it have 2 be coded then aswell

Yep 

[TopRaver]

What a bag of garbage these trip screens are im having the exact same issue.