Digital Dash light sensor

[David.Ullrich at ferguson.com]

OK, since nobody seems to have any troubleshooting tips, can the "electronic eye" be overridden? Could it be removed/disconnected and have the system say in daylight mode all the time? I could then dim the dash manually with the rheostat (sp?). Anybody?

Dave

Too Many Toys:
2002 VW Jetta GLS 1.8T Tiptronic
1993 RX-7 R1
1987.5 Audi Coupe GT "Special Build" 2.3 - Anthracite Black
1985 Chevy Impala Interceptor

>  -----Original Message-----
> From: 	David Ullrich - 0018 HQ
> Sent:	Tuesday, August 13, 2002 9:35 AM
> To:	'quattro at audifans.com'
> Subject:	Digital Dash light sensor
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> After reading through the Electronic Instrument Display manual, I have determined that my dash isn't quite working right. According to the manual there is an electronic eye that detect light natural light levels and adjusts the display automatically. When it detects low light levels it automatically dims the dash and if you start the car in the dark it will flash a green emblem on the dash to remind you to turn on your headlights. But in my case it does this every time, and I've always thought my dash was too dim in daylight. It seems to me that the electronic eye must not be functioning properly and it "thinks" it's dark out and id dimming the dash and tripping the warning light. I'd really like to get this feature working right. Anybody ever had this problem? Anybody willing to suggest some things to check to help troubleshoot this? Also has anybody successfully calibrated their fuel range using the directions in the manual? Is it really as easy as it appears?
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> TIA,
>
> Dave
>
> Too Many Toys:
> 2002 VW Jetta GLS 1.8T Tiptronic
> 1993 RX-7 R1
> 1987.5 Audi Coupe GT "Special Build" 2.3 - Anthracite Black
> 1985 Chevy Impala Interceptor
>