[A4] Fading display

Fri Jul 2 11:52:00 EDT 2004

On my car, a '98.5, the original owner had the cluster replaced 2 or 3 times
under warranty.  It was fine for a while but then it started to fade on me
around year 4 (2002).  The dealer again replaced it under warranty, despite
being out of warranty.  It's a known issue.  I have had no issues since.  I
was told Audi came up with better electronics for the display.  But who
knows.....

Because it's a known issue you may be able to persuade the dealer to help
you out....

Brandon

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Rollins" <mlrsrr at charter.net>
To: <a4 at audifans.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2004 2:27 PM
Subject: [A4] Re: A4 Digest, Vol 9, Issue 1

> Yeah, my info display is pretty much non-existent whenever the temps are
> over 80 degrees outside.  They are nice and illuminated during the winter
> months though.  Obviously, it's a temperature issue, but I don't think
> anyone has come up with a fix, other than buying a used cluster or
replacing
> the display through the dealer.
>
> Later,
> Mike
> '99 A4 Avant 1.8T qms
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> >    1. RE: More control arm stuff (Brian J White)
> >    2. RE: More control arm stuff (Stock, Nicholas)
> >    3. Re: More control arm stuff (Brizax at aol.com)
> >    4. Re: More control arm stuff (michael pagano)
> >    5. Re: More control arm stuff (Brizax at aol.com)
> >    6. Control Arm, etc. (David Kaiser)
> >    7. Control arm issues (stuartf at adelphia.net)
> >    8. Re: Control arm issues (Brian J White)
> >    9. Re: More control arm stuff (Chris Reed)
> >   10. Re: More control arm stuff (Blondie)
> >   11. Re: More control arm stuff (Brandon Rogers)
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> > Message: 1
> > Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2004 13:10:39 -0700
> > From: Brian J White <brian at bjwhite.net>
> > Subject: RE: [A4] More control arm stuff
> > To: "Stock, Nicholas" <nicholas_stock at merck.com>,
> > "'gt40 at mail.ev1.net'" <gt40 at mail.ev1.net>, a4 at audifans.com
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> > Interesting about the instrument display.  Are we talking the
information
> > screen in the middle of the cluster?   Dim LEDs and missing pixels?
> >
> > At 13:03 2004-06-29, Stock, Nicholas wrote:
> > >I've had no issues with the control arms on my 00 a4 with 75K on it
> (knock
> > >on wood too), but the instrument display is beginning to show those
> > >tell-tail lines....
> > >
> > >-----Original Message-----
> > >From: a4-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:a4-bounces at audifans.com] On
Behalf
> Of
> > >gt40
> > >Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2004 1:01 PM
> > >To: a4 at audifans.com
> > >Subject: Re: [A4] More control arm stuff
> > >
> > >
> > >Anyone know if/when Audi re-designed the arms for longer service life?
> > >
> > >I have an '01 1.8T with 120k miles and haven't had any control arm
issues
> > >(knock on wood.)
> > >
> > >Now the instrument panel -- THAT'S another story...
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> > Message: 2
> > Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2004 16:11:33 -0400
> > From: "Stock, Nicholas" <nicholas_stock at merck.com>
> > Subject: RE: [A4] More control arm stuff
> > To: "'Brian J White'" <brian at bjwhite.net>, "Stock, Nicholas"
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> > Yep, although sometimes it's perfect....just depends on the day.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Brian J White [mailto:brian at bjwhite.net]
> > Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2004 1:11 PM
> > To: Stock, Nicholas; 'gt40 at mail.ev1.net'; a4 at audifans.com
> > Subject: RE: [A4] More control arm stuff
> >
> >
> > Interesting about the instrument display.  Are we talking the
information
> > screen in the middle of the cluster?   Dim LEDs and missing pixels?
> >
> > At 13:03 2004-06-29, Stock, Nicholas wrote:
> > >I've had no issues with the control arms on my 00 a4 with 75K on it
> (knock
> > >on wood too), but the instrument display is beginning to show those
> > >tell-tail lines....
> > >
> > >-----Original Message-----
> > >From: a4-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:a4-bounces at audifans.com] On
Behalf
> Of
> > >gt40
> > >Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2004 1:01 PM
> > >To: a4 at audifans.com
> > >Subject: Re: [A4] More control arm stuff
> > >
> > >
> > >Anyone know if/when Audi re-designed the arms for longer service life?
> > >
> > >I have an '01 1.8T with 120k miles and haven't had any control arm
issues
> > >(knock on wood.)
> > >
> > >Now the instrument panel -- THAT'S another story...
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> > Message: 3
> > Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2004 16:21:55 EDT
> > From: Brizax at aol.com
> > Subject: Re: [A4] More control arm stuff
> > To: mvp12547 at yahoo.com, jlandsverk at jjkeller.com, a4 at audifans.com,
> > brian at bjwhite.net, brogers at terrix.com
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> > watch around in traffic next time, youll see em, whats weird is vw from
> the
> > factory used adheasive tape that ponly lasted about 2-3 years even
though
> they
> > already were drilled for the plastic clips,  some dealers might replace
> the
> > trim tape before they sell them now it was such a proble, i have owned
> about 4
> > vws in my time as well
> >
> >
> > In a message dated 6/29/2004 3:20:48 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> > mvp12547 at yahoo.com writes:
> > Well,lets see, I have never replaced a door trim on my Jettas,Golfs or
> GTIs
> > so I would have to say false based on my experience. That would be 14 VW
> > products but only three from 95 to 99.
> > Mike
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 4
> > Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2004 13:29:27 -0700 (PDT)
> > From: michael pagano <mvp12547 at yahoo.com>
> > Subject: Re: [A4] More control arm stuff
> > To: Brizax at aol.com, jlandsverk at jjkeller.com, a4 at audifans.com,
> > brian at bjwhite.net, brogers at terrix.com
> > Message-ID: <20040629202927.44101.qmail at web60904.mail.yahoo.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
> >
> > I will keep my eyes peeled. I am on the road all day, everyday. It will
be
> a way to make the day entertaining. Now that you've called my attention to
> it I'll probably see a bazillion of em.
> >
> >
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> >
> > Message: 5
> > Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2004 16:41:47 EDT
> > From: Brizax at aol.com
> > Subject: Re: [A4] More control arm stuff
> > To: mvp12547 at yahoo.com, jlandsverk at jjkeller.com, a4 at audifans.com,
> > brian at bjwhite.net, brogers at terrix.com
> > Message-ID: <ca.2d845d91.2e132e0b at aol.com>
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> >
> > roflmao yeah be carefull there dont want any accidents, maybe i have
> already
> > entertained your day all day huh . thank got for the audi list
> > I will keep my eyes peeled. I am on the road all day, everyday. It will
be
> a
> > way to make the day entertaining. Now that you've called my attention to
> it
> > I'll probably see a bazillion of em.
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 6
> > Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2004 17:04:11 -0400
> > From: "David Kaiser" <David.Kaiser at noaa.gov>
> > Subject: [A4] Control Arm, etc.
> > To: A4 List Serve <a4 at audifans.com>
> > Message-ID: <40E1D94B.9010403 at noaa.gov>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
> >
> > I am a new Audi owner (as of Feb. 2003) and have had one problem with my
> > 2003 A4 3.0 Avant (with sports suspension and 17 inch all season z-rated
> > Dunlop SP 5000 tires). The car has just over 14,000 miles. The problem
> > may be related to the "control arm" discussion or an earlier discussion
> > on a noise from the steering column. Here is the problem. Starting at
> > 5,500 miles, a very loud groaning noise occurred intermittently, but
> > frequently, when the car was not moving and the steering wheel was
> > turned to the left from the right/far right. The noise never occurs
> > turning from left to right. The groaning noise is loud enough to be
> > heard outside of the car, several cars away, and inside the car the
> > groaning noise is so load that you think the wheels are being torn off.
> > Usually the groaning noise occurs after the car has been driven. At
> > 5,700 miles, my dealer replaced the Power Steering Pump. However, the
> > loud groaning noise continued to occur with the same frequency. At mile
> > 6,300, the dealer replaced the Steering Rack. That seemed to work for a
> > while. However, at 8,000 miles, the same groaning noise returned. My
> > dealer, again after consulting the Audi Tech Line, replaced the 1.10
> > Power Steering Return Hose. This seemed to do the trick. However,
> > several weeks later the groaning noise returned once or twice, but this
> > time the dealer was not able to duplicate the noise and made no further
> > repairs. The groaning noise did not return for several months. However,
> > since March 2004, the groaning noise has occurred on five occasions
> > (this is with much, much less frequency). I have notified Audi and they
> > are looking into it further. Anyone have any thoughts on this problem?
> > BTW, aside from this problem and the lack of useful cup holders, I love
> > this car! Thanks, David
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 7
> > Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2004 11:31:14 -0400
> > From: <stuartf at adelphia.net>
> > Subject: [A4] Control arm issues
> > To: <a4 at audifans.com>
> > Message-ID:
> > <20040630153114.RRRI12887.mta10.adelphia.net at mail.adelphia.net>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
> >
> > I have had big probs with the 98.5 2.8, none with the 99 1.8.
> >
> > BUT, I have a friend with a 98 Passat, she has put big $$$ into it, had
> many front end parts replaced at the VW dealer recently.
> > Last week he calls her and tells her thatVW is having a recall and she
> will be reimbursed for much of the work!!
> >
> > Check it out.
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 8
> > Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2004 08:41:13 -0700
> > From: Brian J White <brian at bjwhite.net>
> > Subject: Re: [A4] Control arm issues
> > To: <stuartf at adelphia.net>, <a4 at audifans.com>
> > Message-ID: <6.1.0.6.0.20040630084100.02db6660 at 65.108.70.149>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed
> >
> > I found this on the Audi Club Hong Kong website.
> >
> > 870.000 vehicles recalled
> >
> > 1996 to 1999 Passat
> > 1994 to 1999 Audi A4 and Audi A8
> > 1997 to 1999 Audi A6
> >
> > Reason:
> > Failure of control arm bushings on high mileage vehicles can lead to the
> > front end to collapse/come apart.
> >
> > Vw and Audi Cars Recalled
> > By Peter Woodman, Transport Correspondent, PA News
> >
> > Around 870,000 Volkswagen and Audi cars, including about 166,000 in the
UK
> > are being recalled worldwide because of a wheel problem, it was
announced
> > today.
> >
> > Volkswagen Group which owns both marques said that rubber boots
(casings)
> > on the front axle on some older models were prone to possible damage.
> >
> > This can lead to wear and, in isolated cases, to the failure of the
> bearing
> > arm which connects the wheels to the suspension.
> >
> > A Volkswagen spokeswoman said today: "The ultimate result could be that
a
> > wheel could fall off although this would only happen at very low speed."
> >
> > The recall affects Volkswagen Passats built between 1996 and 1999, Audi
> A4s
> > and A8s built 1994-99 and A6s built 1997-99.
> >
> > Drivers of these vehicles will have the problem fixed free of charge.
> >
> >
> > At 08:31 2004-06-30, stuartf at adelphia.net wrote:
> > >I have had big probs with the 98.5 2.8, none with the 99 1.8.
> > >
> > >BUT, I have a friend with a 98 Passat, she has put big $$$ into it, had
> > >many front end parts replaced at the VW dealer recently.
> > >Last week he calls her and tells her thatVW is having a recall and she
> > >will be reimbursed for much of the work!!
> > >
> > >Check it out.
> > >
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> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 9
> > Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2004 13:15:16 -0400
> > From: "Chris Reed" <tfcwr at hotmail.com>
> > Subject: Re: [A4] More control arm stuff
> > To: <a4 at audifans.com>
> > Message-ID: <BAY19-DAV10GEZmGxdD00050b2f at hotmail.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
> >
> > Thought I'd chime in...
> >
> > Awhile ago i read off a german audi website about the reason for the
> common
> > failures of the control arm joints. The mode of failure is due to loss
of
> > lubricant in the joint due to braking heat. Hard braking causes the
> > lubricant to dryout over time and/or cause the sealing boot to dry out
and
> > fail as well. Audi redesigned the control arms around model year 2000
with
> > better lubricant and boot materials.
> >
> > My control arms just started squeaking on my 2000 A4 with 67k miles. I
am
> > going to inject redline CV2 high temp grease through the sealing boots
> this
> > weekend which should silence/cure the problem.
> >
> > -Chris
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 10
> > Date: Thu, 1 Jul 2004 07:23:25 -0700 (PDT)
> > From: Blondie <sblondie at rocketmail.com>
> > Subject: Re: [A4] More control arm stuff
> > To: a4 at audifans.com
> > Message-ID: <20040701142325.14864.qmail at web41102.mail.yahoo.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
> >
> >
> > I called Audi of America to substantiate this claim but they have no
> knowledge of this current recall. I would like to believe that it was true
> as my now clunking control arm needs to be replaced. I know they have been
> replaced once already during a previous campaign.
> >
> > Is there any date on this recall notice or is it recent?
> >
> > I have a '98 A4 1.8T -
> >
> > Any insight would be greatly appreciated
> >
> >
> >
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> > Message: 11
> > Date: Thu, 1 Jul 2004 09:08:12 -0600
> > From: "Brandon Rogers" <brogers at terrix.com>
> > Subject: Re: [A4] More control arm stuff
> > To: "Blondie" <sblondie at rocketmail.com>, <a4 at audifans.com>
> > Message-ID: <005301c45f7d$3bcc1e00$0b01a8c0 at terrixden>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
> >
> > I talked with my dealer contact a few days ago and he said that the
recall
> > was for something like a seal for the ball joints-The dealers would soon
> > start doing inspections (20 minute process) and then make repairs as
> needed.
> > He said Audi was in essence still gearing up for the recall- and was not
> > actually doing the work _yet_ but fairly soon....or something to that
> > effect.....
> >
> > Brandon
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Blondie" <sblondie at rocketmail.com>
> > To: <a4 at audifans.com>
> > Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2004 8:23 AM
> > Subject: Re: [A4] More control arm stuff
> >
> >
> > >
> > > I called Audi of America to substantiate this claim but they have no
> > knowledge of this current recall. I would like to believe that it was
true
> > as my now clunking control arm needs to be replaced. I know they have
been
> > replaced once already during a previous campaign.
> > >
> > > Is there any date on this recall notice or is it recent?
> > >
> > > I have a '98 A4 1.8T -
> > >
> > > Any insight would be greatly appreciated
> > >
> > >
> > >
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