triptik

After searching around here I bought several mini bulbs online (orange base) and was planning to replace a few that have burnt out. My problem is that I can't remove the two screws above the steering column that hold the cluster in place. They won't budge! I've tried several screwdrivers, a ratchet, an electric screwdriver (with some pretty decent torque too). Nothing.

Any suggestions on how to get them loose? It's also a very tight area to work so large tools won't help. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

-Will

Nate (ETKA+Scumbag)

Don't give up, they'll come out eventually. However, once you get them out and reinstall the cluster, you'll quickly figure out why they were so damned tight.

*squeak squeak*

triptik

I'd like to keep trying but I'm afraid I'm going to strip the screw heads.

Nate (ETKA+Scumbag)

You're in no better position now. You should've seen what came of the Torx screws I took out to remove the IC.

SuperStuff

I understand your fear about stripping them. It took me awhile to get them out. Try tightenting the screw a little and back it out.

markcm

I have two audis, one of them the cluster came out fine but on the other I've got the same thing going on; one of the screws came out fine and the other won't budge and I've put the hurt on it. I may have to drill it out of there.

And I have no idea what Nate meant when he said "However, once you get them out and reinstall the cluster, you'll quickly figure out why they were so damned tight." Nate- is it a secret or do you maybe have some useful information you could share?

David.Norton

They squeak if they are not tight.