Display Pixelation

Andy Douglas · 09-02-12, 05:40 PM

Hi does any one know if the information display on later Audis can be repaired,I'm looking at an A6 2.5 TDI and the display is badly pixelated to the point of being unreadable.
Thanks
Andy

saladdodger · 09-02-12, 05:45 PM

Pretty sure my mates 2001 S3 display was like this, he ended up buying a second had working cluster/clocks

Nierca_Quattro · 09-02-12, 05:56 PM

my 2000 a6 has a few missing, but not constantly

I'm sure there is a new screen available to buy (not original), but then you have to send your clocks somewhere to get this screen fitted or something. I'll have a look if I can find that page still. I think it's l.e.d screen which will work as a replacement properly and it WILL last "forever".

Hanuman · 09-02-12, 06:02 PM

I think the display is an LCD, which is clamped down onto a couple of contact pads. If the surface gets dirty, or even a little loose, the display goes random. At least, this is how the centre display is on one of mine.

It may be worth simply opening it up, cleaning the contact surface and reassembly.

Kenquattro · 09-02-12, 07:16 PM

Very common fault, which is repairable. http://www.clusterrepairsuk.co.uk/re...yna/?make=audi

Nierca_Quattro · 09-02-12, 07:25 PM

Can't find that page mate.. But there's some on ebay aswell.

ChrisG · 09-02-12, 07:41 PM

I can thoroughly recommend clusterrepairs - at least in Great Yarmouth !
£150 and done within the hour.
New display, better connectors/wiring anda 5 year warranty.
Actually it cost nmore than £150, as we went shopping so it was M&S Debenhams Costa Palmers ( large dept store - bit oldy worldy ... but OK !)

al_bundy · 10-02-12, 12:14 PM

It's the display itself. Only way to fix it is to replace the display inside. It has a fine-pitch connection and is soldered on the cluster. If you never soldered some fine electronics then you'd better bring it away.
A new original VDO display costs ~80 euro, see ebay item 140688583568.

I've changed some displays the past 3 years. Keep in mind that Audi also used a Jaeger cluster, the VDO display can't be used for these units. You need a specific (only after-market) display for it.
How to check: if the backside is completely black it's a VDO. If a large part is white it's a Jaeger.

audivw · 10-02-12, 01:33 PM

i did my own

here's a link to show you how

http://www.audifans.net/ftopict-36210.html

Andy Douglas · 11-02-12, 07:08 PM

Thanks for all the replies,not too much of a problem,the A6 I was looking at is a very tidy car with a good history,but a bit to expensive at the asking price, the brakes need serious attention new, disks and pads all round and perhaps a couple of calipers, it does have some other problems to sort so I'll pass on this one,

09-02-12, 06:02 PM	#4
Hanuman Trickster Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Heckling from the cheap seats, Phnom Penh, KoW Posts: 7,028	I think the display is an LCD, which is clamped down onto a couple of contact pads. If the surface gets dirty, or even a little loose, the display goes random. At least, this is how the centre display is on one of mine. It may be worth simply opening it up, cleaning the contact surface and reassembly. __________________ I wish they would keep the damned Chinese away now that I can go home, so that I can enjoy Fish amok and a draught Angkor

11-02-12, 07:08 PM	#10
Andy Douglas Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: St Andrews Posts: 446	Thanks for all the replies,not too much of a problem,the A6 I was looking at is a very tidy car with a good history,but a bit to expensive at the asking price, the brakes need serious attention new, disks and pads all round and perhaps a couple of calipers, it does have some other problems to sort so I'll pass on this one, __________________ No Audi at Present MGF VVC Honda CRV (daily wife bus) Peugeot Expert (work van) VW Polo 1.9 TDI No 1 sons 1st VAG car

09-02-12, 05:45 PM	#2
saladdodger Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,030	Pretty sure my mates 2001 S3 display was like this, he ended up buying a second had working cluster/clocks

09-02-12, 05:56 PM	#3
Nierca_Quattro Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 862	my 2000 a6 has a few missing, but not constantly I'm sure there is a new screen available to buy (not original), but then you have to send your clocks somewhere to get this screen fitted or something. I'll have a look if I can find that page still. I think it's l.e.d screen which will work as a replacement properly and it WILL last "forever".

09-02-12, 07:16 PM	#5
Kenquattro 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 6,267	Very common fault, which is repairable. http://www.clusterrepairsuk.co.uk/re...yna/?make=audi

09-02-12, 07:25 PM	#6
Nierca_Quattro Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 862	Can't find that page mate.. But there's some on ebay aswell.

09-02-12, 07:41 PM	#7
ChrisG Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bracknell, Berks. Posts: 1,465	I can thoroughly recommend clusterrepairs - at least in Great Yarmouth ! £150 and done within the hour. New display, better connectors/wiring anda 5 year warranty. Actually it cost nmore than £150, as we went shopping so it was M&S Debenhams Costa Palmers ( large dept store - bit oldy worldy ... but OK !)

10-02-12, 12:14 PM	#8
al_bundy Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Netherlands Posts: 7	It's the display itself. Only way to fix it is to replace the display inside. It has a fine-pitch connection and is soldered on the cluster. If you never soldered some fine electronics then you'd better bring it away. A new original VDO display costs ~80 euro, see ebay item 140688583568. I've changed some displays the past 3 years. Keep in mind that Audi also used a Jaeger cluster, the VDO display can't be used for these units. You need a specific (only after-market) display for it. How to check: if the backside is completely black it's a VDO. If a large part is white it's a Jaeger.

10-02-12, 01:33 PM	#9
audivw Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: norfolk ...... now Posts: 248	i did my own here's a link to show you how http://www.audifans.net/ftopict-36210.html