bench test dash cluster

[nipper62]

is it possible to bench test an audi dash cluster before i commit to paying out to have a repair to confirm i have a faulty cluster, if so are there any instructions around to help

[cliffcoggin]

Not that I am aware of. A3 cluster faults happen from time to time so it is very possible yours is defective. How much is the repair shop quoting for a test?

[nipper62]

  On 8/29/2023 at 5:47 PM, cliffcoggin said:

Not that I am aware of. A3 cluster faults happen from time to time so it is very possible yours is defective. How much is the repair shop quoting for a test?

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been quoted between 180 and 250 looking for cheaper alternatives before paying so much if not needed

[Steve Q]

What are the exact faults of the cluster? 

[Darylbob]

  On 8/29/2023 at 9:06 PM, nipper62 said:

been quoted between 180 and 250 looking for cheaper alternatives before paying so much if not needed

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I recently had mine fixed at ECU testing pal, symptoms were no dash lights or gauges worked intermittently at first and gradually got worse. Recommend ecu they're good. What are the symptoms your getting?

[Darylbob]

  On 8/29/2023 at 9:06 PM, nipper62 said:

been quoted between 180 and 250 looking for cheaper alternatives before paying so much if not needed

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Highly common fault from what I found in my research aswell.

[nipper62]

  On 8/30/2023 at 7:28 AM, Darylbob said:

I recently had mine fixed at ECU testing pal, symptoms were no dash lights or gauges worked intermittently at first and gradually got worse. Recommend ecu they're good. What are the symptoms your getting?

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dash completly dead starts but cuts out straight away also no radio

[nipper62]

  On 8/29/2023 at 10:01 PM, Steve Q said:

What are the exact faults of the cluster? 

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its completly dead car starts but cuts out more or less straight away, checked all the wires under battery tray fuses are all good, had problem with n/s rear lights while sorting this the dash cluster problem came up, battery all good as well damn frustrating

[Darylbob]

  On 8/30/2023 at 7:44 AM, nipper62 said:

dash completly dead starts but cuts out straight away also no radio

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Hmm sounds a bit more than just the dash, ive heard that the battery cables sometimes can wear through by rubbing on the battery carrier causing these issues. And then as daft as it sounds a fuse? Worth ruling out to me.

[Darylbob]

  On 8/30/2023 at 7:48 AM, nipper62 said:

its completly dead car starts but cuts out more or less straight away, checked all the wires under battery tray fuses are all good, had problem with n/s rear lights while sorting this the dash cluster problem came up, battery all good as well damn frustrating

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Ahh didn't see this. 

[cliffcoggin]

  On 8/29/2023 at 9:06 PM, nipper62 said:

been quoted between 180 and 250 looking for cheaper alternatives before paying so much if not needed

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That's about the going rate for a repair from what I have read. Will those companies test for a smaller fee? Will they refund the repair cost if it does not fix the fault?

[Steve Q]

The price you've been quoted is fair. If car is completely dead from this then it could be the immobiliser in the cluster 

[Darylbob]

  On 8/30/2023 at 7:48 AM, nipper62 said:

its completly dead car starts but cuts out more or less straight away, checked all the wires under battery tray fuses are all good, had problem with n/s rear lights while sorting this the dash cluster problem came up, battery all good as well damn frustrating

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I've just remembered when I had mine fixed they get back to you when they've diagnosed the problem an then let you decide if you want to go ahead with it.