91H 8v probs...please help!!

[daros]

I have just taken delivery of my 91H 8v GTi and there are one or two things not funtioning and was hoping you could help me out.   They are as follows;

1. MFA (only shows time, rest of functions not working. Have tried the discon battery/checking fuses route)

2. Rev Counter

3. Engine temp. guage

4. After-market JVC cd-radio not functioning

Any help with these matters would be greatly appreciated!!

Thnx

David

[Blue MK2]

Blown Fuse.

I think its the 2nd one in from the right.

[reserves]

Hi

With regards to the MFA & Rev counter:

This is a very common problem with post 1990 golfs, unfortunately it cannot be repaired cheaply as the whole instrument panel needs to be replaced.

A company (the name escapes me) repairs them for ?140 + VAT(!)

It's cheaper to get one from the breakers but they are very rare, you need to ask for the single 24 pin units.

I have one for sale, let me know if you need it.

shinecello@hotmail.com

R

[daros]

Blown Fuse.

I think its the 2nd one in from the right.

Does that solve all of my problems?

[Gambit]

nah the fuse should solve the stereo problem

i had this same problem with my clocks when i got the car, i managed to pickup a set for ?50, plugged them in & hey preisto everything worked on the dash correctly

[Ant]

You should check that the MFA stalks working.

[reserves]

You could check the MFA stalk, but why would this cause the rev counter to fail?

[Golfgal]

Hi mate I had the exaxct same problem. Unfortunately its a loose wire and your gonna have to take the dash off unless other peeps suggestions work.........

[daros]

Blown Fuse.

I think its the 2nd one in from the right.

Fraid not.......not a fuse related problem........any other ideas people??? PLZ lol

[workhorse '90 8v]

Same problem..  Looks like we have to get new clocks..  Simple to change though, all you need is a phillips screwdriver!