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Can you swap out the red trip computer for the color trip computer?

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Old 06-06-2004, 11:05 AM
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Default Can you swap out the red trip computer for the color trip computer?

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Old 06-06-2004, 11:56 AM
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Default Yes it's been done It must be from the same year car. You must also re-program the immobilizer

with your keys.
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Anyone got a part #?
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Default I would like to know also...

it's especially hard to read when wearing sunglasses...
and no, I don't wear them at night.
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i know for my b6 2003 a4 cab the reman is part # 8H0 920 980GX
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Glad I have the color display in my 04 A4. Much better than the red display.
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Default That may still be a problem with the color one.

Do you have polarized sunglasses?
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and it doesn't help much being partially colorblind.
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you need a whole new instrument cluster.
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What he said! $700+ and you need to get the PIN codes from your dealer which is a hassle....
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