WIERD Instrument cluster problem on 96 A4...

[Ti Kan]

RM writes:
> I've also found that Audi has an adapter to plug
> into the instr. clusters to test them, but I can't get my hands on it.

The factory scan tools are expensive and hard to get.  There is a good
alternative: VAG-COM http://www.ross-tech.com
You can buy the adapter cable from them and download the software from
their web site.  It uses the COM port of a standard PC (or laptop) running
MS-Windoze.

> Anyone else have this problem? I'd love to fix this car before it goes back
> to the dealer. Thanks!

I have not seen this, but it does seem like the instrument cluster is
on the blink (pun intended).

-Ti
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