Audi A4 (1995 - 2000) - 00 1.9 Fault in dashboard instrument

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Sun 19 Oct 2008 20:00
00 1.9 Fault in dashboard instrument - Dieselhead135
My A4 has developed a problem with dash lighting and instrument panel. On start-up the instrument dials flicker on and off (Together with dash lighting if lights are on) for a few minutes then the problem goes away and all instrumentation works as normal .All instrument dials are affected and on some occasions the trip meter and clock re-set themselves to default. The car is usually garaged overnight however when the car is left outside overnight the problem appears worse. It seems that there is a loose connection somewhere however because the problem rectifies itself after a few minutes running I think this rules that out....... has anybody got any thoughts on this??? ... thanks

Edited by Pugugly on 19/10/2008 at 20:25

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Sun 19 Oct 2008 20:16
00 1.9 Audi A4 Tdi - Fault in dashboard instrument - elekie&a/c doctor
A good starting point would be to get the battery and charging system checked.A low battery voltage can cause all sorts of weird problems on these electronic circuits.hth
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Fri 30 Oct 2009 09:37
00 1.9 Fault in dashboard instrument - fyre
Did you ever solve this problem? I seem to be having the exact same issues!
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Fri 30 Oct 2009 10:00
00 1.9 Fault in dashboard instrument - Dynamic Dave
Did you ever solve this problem?


Unfortunately Dieselhead135 didn't return after asking this question. Hopefully someone else may be able to help.

DD, BR Moderator.

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 30/10/2009 at 10:01

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Fri 30 Oct 2009 10:35
00 1.9 Fault in dashboard instrument - Peter D
If your dash panel vent lights and cigarette lighter also flash I would suspect the S233 fuse may be cracked/badlet seated or the dimmer control has a problem. Regards Peter
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