Dodgy Dash :(

[DARKCYDE93]

Hi all,

New member here, bought my very first VW and need some help please.

I got a very nice example of a mk1 Golf cab GTi and I am experiencing a lot of dash related problems.  The rev counter sticks at 2k every so often, the petrol gauge is not working and my temp gauge is flashing red at all times.

I have checked the wiring and for any loose connections behind the cluster but cannot find a problem.  Anyone shed any light on where to start please?

Need to sort this out and the car will be faultless for a G plate

Thanks in advance.

[rubjonny]

if the car drives faultlessly when the needle sticks then you need new clocks!
the light could be down to the level sensor, the control wrelay, the temp sensor, the wiring or the clocks.

take the level sensor off and bridge the pins, if the flashing stops its the level sensor. you could try unscrewing it from the tank and cleanign the contacts.  if that doesnt stop the flashing disconnect the dash temp sensor, its the red/yel wire to a single pin sensor on one of the coolant flanges on the head. if light stops then you probably need a new sensor. if that doesnt help pull the level sensor relay, #42 or 43. if that stops it then the relay or level sensor wiring is to blame. if it STILL doesnt stop then its the dash!

[phenoptix]

I had a lot of dash problems when I first got my golf. Intermittent rev counter, illumination only working when the headlights were off and other freaky seemingly unconnected issues.
It turned out to be a dodgy earth. The one between the starter motor mount and the head. I put a new one on and all the problems vanished, it was amazing and I'd saw worth a try! Much easier than getting your clocks off etc.

Hope it helps!