Lighting on Instrument Cluster dims after a while (the bit that gives you mpg)

[pickles]

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 .

[richw911]

Yeah its common new clocks is the cheapest option 

[DubAndDubber]

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!

[richw911]

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 

[shaft69]

Same here. 

[richw911]

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

[pickles]

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

[richw911]

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  S/H is the way

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

[pickles]

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

[richw911]

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