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Hi there, I just thought I would share this info with you all. Audi UK have finally acknowledged that some of their instrument clusters/dashpods are faulty. They are now replacing those clusters for vehicle within the last 5 years. They are also offering refunds to clusters that have been repaired in the past. Here is a copy of thier statement: The Audi UK statement. AUDI TT INSTRUMENT PANEL ISSUE STATEMENT FOR BBCTV WATCHDOG TO AIR 24 JANUARY "We recognise that a number of fuel and temperature gauges have not been working correctly on Audi TTs, mainly cars which have been built up to mid 2004. We have been replacing the majority of these free of charge under our three year warranty in the UK. To ensure customer satisfaction Audi UK is now also moving to replace units, on a case by case basis, free of charge for cars of up to 4 and 5 years old. Since mid of 2004 an improved instrument panel had also been introduced. Affected customers should either contact their local Audi Centre or call our customer hotline on 0800 699888 and ask for our 'TT Helpdesk'. Owners who have already paid for a replacement panel will be treated sympathetically on a case by case basis. We apologise for any inconvenience caused to customers and assure them that we are working hard to resolve this issue." I guess now that it has been acknowledged by Audi that it is a problem it strengthens owners claims to have the problem recitified for free. If you are after more info goto the following forum site. link title Good luck to anyone that needs to get their cluster repaired.
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Replying to: nfury (Jan 25, 2006 1:11 pm) |
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I was reading through most Audi TT forums throughout the web (including the world) Man, this meter is full of crap. I just bought a second hand Audi TT, Very very low mileage. 12400km (7450miles) but was a year 2000 model. Owner bought it, hardly drove it, worked overseas. Meter was flashing when I bought it. 2 months later. Meter Kaput-ed on me. First time this happened, was when I just got home. Car shut down and could not restart. Engine wont even click. Towed to Audi Service Center, they checked and replaced the battery. Said battery had failed. Second time, 2 weeks later. Driving half way back from work, the car stalled and could not get it started again. It starts then after 10-15 seconds, dies out again. Got it towed back to the workshop. Guys checked first said was fuel pump. Later they changed it and said it was Meter cluster. Went to send the local dealers the recall program but Audi regional office said they have not heard of such a recall or refit program. Sent the Cluster over to BBA-Reman, they said they could not fix it. Wasnt the standard Power chip that failed, the Processor had failed. Forced to buy a new unit. In Malaysia, these units are not cheap. Cost me RM$5965 + RM300 to fit and reprogram the unit. (~US$1600). Found out also that the Part number has changed. New unit superseeds the old unit. If the crap meter has no problem as what the dealers claim, why is there a super seeded unit !!?? Man, this car is nothing but trouble. Oh, and by the way, the previous owner changed the fuel pump and battery in February this year too. |
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My trip meter reset on me a few weeks ago but I never use it so I thought it just hit a limit and restarted. But then I was driving and the hours driven started blinking at me- I never touch that either, seems a useless little tool. Either one alone I wouldn't pay attention to, but after reading this... should I be expecting more soon to come? It's a 2002 w/ only 22k on it- it looks like they fail that fast (see above post on the 2000), but I want it fixed before it just dies in the middle of the road on me. 
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Yep, I got bitten by the cluster bug. My gas guage was reading full constantly. I thought it was the fuel sending unit but when Audi tested it they diagnosed the cluster. My warranty took care of it. I really have not had many problems at all with my TT. It is a 2001 225 QR. Love the way it drives and have decided against selling it. I will be keeping it for the long haul, problems and all. Huh, if you think this is expensive to fix go talk to some Porsche owners.  Oh, I am at 57,*** miles. Bought used with 16,*** in May 2004. Lovin' it so far!!
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Replying to: nfury (Jan 25, 2006 1:11 pm) Can anyone help me out with any advice? Thanks |
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Replying to: thunderchild1 (Apr 20, 2007 5:07 am) If you wish to jump on the class action suit game contact this firm. http://www.classcounsel.com/news/audi.html Also boys and girls...change that timing belt at 60,000 miles. There are a number of them breaking before the recommended change point of 105,000. These are great cars and not at all bad to work on. The factory manual is great and any special tooling is easy to fabricate. The fuel mileage is superb for the 180hp model and they are just a fine car to drive. And only buy Japanese if its a minivan, small SUV, or small truck. There has never been a Japanese classic sports car. Life is too short to be bored with what you drive for fun.
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Replying to: yeljak (May 16, 2007 11:51 am)
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Replying to: paulieb56 (Jun 18, 2007 11:06 am) |
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I'm also having problems with my 2000 TT's instrument cluster. The tachometer is stuck at 2 when the car is off, and shows higher RPMs than the car is actually doing when moving. The dealership says I need to replace the cluster. My extended warranty says they won't replace it because the tachometer is analog, and has nothing to do with the digital module of the panel. Does anyone know if the analog gauge is connected to the module of the panel? Dealership wants $1200 to replace the instrument panel, and that they can't "get into" the tachometer gauge to fix it.
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