Dead Instrument Cluster
#1
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Dead Instrument Cluster
Well I now have the dreaded "immobilizer has failed" scenario. The only thing I can do at this point is go to the dealer, buy a brand new cluster and have them program it and reinstall.
I checked with BBA-Reman and the lady I spoke to seemed very positive about fixing my instrument cluster until I said "dead immobilizer". Her voice tone then turned to a "sorry you poor bastard" we can't do anything for you.
I've check all other possible issues; fuse, battery, water in ECU box. (that thing was bone dry) So I'm off to the dealer to set-up an appointment. It will take around 10 days before the car is done.
The other option I’m considering is to scrap-it, but I don't think I can bring myself to do that.
I'll post my decision/results.
Attached are a couple of photos of the old girl being carted off.
I checked with BBA-Reman and the lady I spoke to seemed very positive about fixing my instrument cluster until I said "dead immobilizer". Her voice tone then turned to a "sorry you poor bastard" we can't do anything for you.
I've check all other possible issues; fuse, battery, water in ECU box. (that thing was bone dry) So I'm off to the dealer to set-up an appointment. It will take around 10 days before the car is done.
The other option I’m considering is to scrap-it, but I don't think I can bring myself to do that.
I'll post my decision/results.
Attached are a couple of photos of the old girl being carted off.
Last edited by 2001 S8; 06-23-2017 at 03:26 PM.
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Well I now have the dreaded "immobilizer has failed" scenario. The only thing I can do at this point is go to the dealer, buy a brand new cluster and have them program it and reinstall.
I checked with BBA-Reman and the lady I spoke to seemed very positive about fixing my instrument cluster until I said "dead immobilizer". Her voice tone then turned to a "sorry you poor bastard" we can't do anything for you.
I've check all other possible issues; fuse, battery, water in ECU box. (that thing was bone dry) So I'm off to the dealer to set-up an appointment. It will take around 10 days before the car done.
The other option I’m considering is to scrap-it, but I don't think I can bring myself to do that.
I'll post my decision/results.
Attached are a couple of photos of the old girl being carted off.
I checked with BBA-Reman and the lady I spoke to seemed very positive about fixing my instrument cluster until I said "dead immobilizer". Her voice tone then turned to a "sorry you poor bastard" we can't do anything for you.
I've check all other possible issues; fuse, battery, water in ECU box. (that thing was bone dry) So I'm off to the dealer to set-up an appointment. It will take around 10 days before the car done.
The other option I’m considering is to scrap-it, but I don't think I can bring myself to do that.
I'll post my decision/results.
Attached are a couple of photos of the old girl being carted off.
This same issue happened to me and many others on their d2's and this resolved the issue.
Good luck,
-Richard
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audinutt: I'll check with my mechanic. He's pretty thorough but I'll see.
S8LEE: If audinutt's advice doesn't work, the dealer is the next step. BTW: the junkyard quoted me $450 for her. LOL
S8LEE: If audinutt's advice doesn't work, the dealer is the next step. BTW: the junkyard quoted me $450 for her. LOL
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Huge thanks to Audinutt! Went to the car this morning, I pulled out the instrument cluster, unplugged, waited 30 seconds, plugged the three connectors back in and she fired right up. Drove her to work and everything worked as usual.
Don't know if this is a long term or short term fix but a win is a win.
Don't know if this is a long term or short term fix but a win is a win.
Last edited by 2001 S8; 05-17-2017 at 09:11 AM.
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This has been said before but the knowledge that is known and shared on this site is invaluable. I want to do what I can to pay it forward, below is the link to instructions on removing the instrument cluster. I've also included at pdf of the removal procedure for reference, in case in the future the link is broken.
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Once again a huge thanks to audinutt. Those two sentences you wrote saved me over $1500.
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Once again a huge thanks to audinutt. Those two sentences you wrote saved me over $1500.
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Huge thanks to Audinutt! Went to the car this morning, I pulled out the instrument cluster, unplugged, waited 30 seconds, plugged the three connectors back in and she fired right up. Drove her to work and everything worked as usual.
Don't know if this is a long term or short term fix but a win is a win.
Don't know if this is a long term or short term fix but a win is a win.
Same thing happened on my A8L several years ago.
Went to lunch with my girlfriend (at the time.. now wife).
Walked her inside back to work. Jumped in car. turned key, noticed dash lights not all lit.
Proceeded to start car... fired and shut off. tried again... same.
I grabbed some tools I had, yanked the cluster and re-plugged it.
Problem solved.
-Richard