[A8] Instrument Cluster issue

[Dave]

easiest to get it to a shop and get them to run diagnostics on it.  it
could be a bad dash computer, the display itself (unlikely), or a loose
connector.  iirc the dash isn't had to remove - 2 bolts above the steering
column, and the dash will withdraw (carefully) towards you.  if you do
this you could verify the connector.

hth
dave
'08 rs6 avant
'04 allroad tdi


On 2/10/11 7:00 AM, "FBFISH at aol.com" wrote:

>
>Guys- I have a 1998 A8 and so far this car has been virtually trouble
>free! 
>Except for a clogged drain in the HVAC system I have had no
>problems--until 
>now. Between the Tach and the speedometer there is a display section the
>lower half of which contains 12 alarm lights (4 rows of 3) above that is
>a 
>space that contains status info. When the car is started the display
>shows the 
>warning about applying the foot brake when you engage the transmission.
>after the car starts moving, an "OK' message appears for a bit. When it
>goes 
>off, the display goes blank, and never shows any further info. The car
>drives 
>fine, and I guess I could live without it, but I use the "tip tronic" a
>lot 
>and would like to know what gear I am in? Also, although I can not
>remember 
>all the info normally displayed, I think I would miss the cruise control
>data 
>also. Anyone have any idea as to why this display function no longer
>functions ( pun intended)? TIA
>Frank Santoro
>1998 A8
>1990 V8 gone but not forgotten