[Biturbos4] 2 questions: source for console LCD / headliner drooping.

[wilson]

I used module masters to fix my ABS years ago, they applied a new shunt.
They do lots of these gauge clusters.

When I sent it in I requested faster service and they obliged.  I had the
fixed unit in a couple days.   Like Ti said, you can drive without the
cluster.

If time is really this important, get a verified working and comparable
replacement cluster and swap it out as one piece - just like the dealer.

Fixing the headliner rarely goes well as DYI, especially on first go.


On Tuesday, August 2, 2016, Brandon Rogers <brogers at terrix.com> wrote:

> I, too have a module masters rebuilt LCD display - it's been at least 2-3
> yrs since it was done.  Looks great.  I myself have not had to deal with a
> headliner but it's my understanding, from talking to a friend who had a
> sagging one, you need to find a good used one or have an upholsterer do it.
>
> Brandon
> '00 S4
> '91 911 Turbo
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Biturbos4 [mailto:biturbos4-bounces at www.audifans.com <javascript:;>]
> On Behalf Of Ti Kan
> Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 1:09 AM
> To: Nicholas Mistry
> Cc: biturboS4 at audifans.com <javascript:;>
> Subject: Re: [Biturbos4] 2 questions: source for console LCD / headliner
> drooping.
>
> I don't know what brand of display was used, but it looks the same as OEM,
> and lights up the same.  I've had this done several years ago and it's
> still working fine.  They have a 5 year warranty (and a lifetime warranty
> on the LCD itself), fwiw.
>
> If I recall, the turnaround was about 3 days shop time + shipping time.
> The car can be driven without the instrument cluster in place.
>
> -Ti
>
> On Tue, Aug 02, 2016 at 01:38:17AM -0500, Nicholas Mistry wrote:
> > Ti,  Yes.  The LCD display on the instrument cluster.  Thanks for
> > resolving the ambiguity.
> >
> > Do you know, or can you tell if they used the OEM VDO on your swap?
>  Also
> > how long was the turn around once you pulled it from your car?
> >
> > The main concern for me is downtime.  I don't want to be without a car
> > for a week.  Being proficient with soldering surface mount components
> > I could potentially minimize the downtime to a weekend.  (famous last
> > words right?)
> >
> >
> > -Nick
> >
> > Nicholas Mistry
> > nick at mistry.com <javascript:;> / 210.452.5630
> >
> > On Tue, Aug 2, 2016 at 12:50 AM, Ti Kan <ti at amb.org <javascript:;>>
> wrote:
> >
> > > By "center console LCD" I think you mean the LCD display in the
> > > center of the instrument cluster.  There are companies out there
> > > that will replace the LCD for you.  You send them the whole cluster
> > > and they do the work and send it back to you.  Here's one that I've
> > > used before with good results:
> > >
> > >
> > > https://modulemaster.com/rebuilds/shop/instruments/clusters/audi-a4-
> > > a6-s4-s6-2004/
> > >
> > > -Ti
> > >
> > > On Mon, Aug 01, 2016 at 08:53:34PM -0500, Nicholas Mistry wrote:
> > > > First off, Glad to see the recent activity on the mailing list.   :)
> > > >
> > > > Im the original owner of a 2001.5, 68k miles black/black and i
> > > > have 3 issues that im trying to address myself.
> > > >
> > > > 1.  Center Console LCD
> > > > 2.  Drooping headliner.
> > > >
> > > > After years of staring at the failing center console LCD, I have
> finally
> > > > decided to take the plunge and replace it.     I have the required
> skills
> > > > and tools to handle the replacement myself but am concerned with
> > > sourcing a
> > > > genuine OEM VDO after reading about quality issues with the non
> > > > OEM replacement panels.
> > > >
> > > > Does anyone have a recommendation for where to source these?
> > > >
> > > > Now onto the second issue.   The texas heat has caused the adhesive
> on
> > > the
> > > > headliner to become brittle and the fabric has started to sag.
> (boo).
> > > >  Is there an easy fix for this, or do i need to take it to a
> > > professional?
> > >
> > >
> > >
>
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