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Old 09-23-2004, 05:35 AM
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Default Computer Cluster Dying!!! Anyone Else have this problem?? It should be a recall!

Hello Everyone

I am new to the A4 world or should I say Audi world. Anyways I just purchased a 1998.5 A4 LOVE IT But,,,, The middle cluster is on the way out. I phoned audi's main office but they clam it isn't a problem. Well i don't believe that after talking to the dealers. Is anyone else having the same problem?? Help !!!! The amount of $$$ for the cluster is out of this world. Dealers are a rip off....!
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"it isn't a problem."?? LOL! It's fairly common unfortunately.
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Default It's a very, very common problem.

I found 29 results when searching for "trip computer fade"
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Default mine was dead at 44,636 when I bought it, got it replaced at purchase

way too common, tell aoa to check audiworld and realize it is a problem
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I agree I think that everyone needs to address Audi America. When I was speaking to them they said the only way they can make it a recall is if people phone in and complain. Well I did and if everyone else does and don't just go out and spend the crazy amount to fix it or not we would have a recall. Then no one would have to spend the BIG $$$ and it would be free. I think if you've heard of third I've heard of at least that many. This car has many little problems but when it looks at you every time you get into it. You end up fixing it. You should have to fix a problem that's isn't yours. :O( )
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Default Top right corner of your screen..."search".

That allows you to:
1. Determine if the issue you are having is common.
2. Determine how/if there is a fix for the problem.
3. Locate alternative sources for the parts you desire so you can fix the problem.
4. Find instructions on how to replace the defective part and/or other necessary steps that might be needed when you install it.
5. Find out what "vag.com" is and a few other wierd terms in the posts uncovered in your search.
6. Determine the best way to sell your car.
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Haha... I like that last one.
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Default We apologize, but we're busy complaining about control arms, timing belt failures, wet braking

issues, faulty ignition control amplifiers, oil sludge build up (that audi won't cover under their own warranty), cheap wheel bearings, brake pads that separate from their backing plates, faulty ABS control modules, bad coilpacks on their 10th revision, and a host of other issues that are a bit more important than a trip computer display. We'll put it on the list though.
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You're cracking me up today, Raj.
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Default Re: Computer Cluster Dying!!! Anyone Else have this problem?? It should be a recall!

LOL Hey we all have our own problems.. I would like to fix one at a time.. Good Point though.
Soooo what your telling me is I shouldn't of bought an Audi?


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