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Old 05-17-2004, 08:50 AM
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Default Gauge Cluster Replacement ?????

Guys,

My gauge cluster is acting funny, so if I replace my gauge cluster in my '00 a4 1.8t, will I still have my current mileage or will it change to the new replacement???
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Dealer will program new one to your mileage...
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Default You sure it happens that way? I thought mileage was contained on the ECU...

...and that information was simply "fed" to the instrument cluster to display.

Anyone know for sure?
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Default Nope, the cluster holds the mileage not the ECU.

I am sure.
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LOL! If that were the case, you'd get different mileage every time you swapped ECUs.
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Default I found a company that reset a used cluster to your current mileage.

$125 plus cost of used cluster.
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I stand corrected! Thank you, sir!
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Default I got an 01' cluster for sale with 32K on it...

maybe that is close to your mileage. =)
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How much are you asking for it?
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