[s-cars] Noisy Dashboard 1992 S4 and LCD Questions

Sun Aug 4 14:01:30 EDT 2002

Robert and All,
    Thanks for the information I just got done replacing all my 1.2Watt Bulbs with Osram 2Watt.  Here are my notes for the list:
-1) Purchased 10 Osram 2-Watt Green Base Bulbs from ThePartsBin.com Part#2722 MF $1.98 a pc.
-2) Removing instrument cluster is pretty easy actually.  Hardest part is figuring out how to disconnect all the electrical connections on the back.  Most are pretty easy but the ones with the "pink" clip on the top are easy once you figure it out.  Just need it take a small flathead screwdriver and lift the pink clip stright up.  Also a pair of "snips" to cut off a zip tie are useful.
-3) You will need a Torx T10 bit to get to some of the bulbs (Speedo & Tach)
-4) I found out the bulbs fit pretty good however I would take a pair of needle nose pliers and crip down the Osram bulb metal contacts a little tigher so they fit tighter in the connectors.
-5) Applied some Stabilant22 to all contacts..cheapest place I could find it was from Motorola Part#11-80369E78 for around $38.00 for 15ml (ouch!)
-6) Also while I had the cluser off I places a small piece of tape over the dummy alert buzzer...door open, lights on, stereo on etc.  This quieted it down quite a bit but can still hear it.  Also applied a bit of Silicone Spray around the cluster where it contacts the dash hoping to quiet down the dash (Verdict still out on this one)

Total Time:1 Hour but if I were to do it again about 30 min.

Thanks Guys

cp

	-----Original Message-----
	From: Robert Myers [mailto:robert at s-cars.org]
	Sent: Wed 7/24/2002 9:00 AM
	To: Cody Payne
	Cc:
	Subject: RE: [s-cars] Noisy Dashboard 1992 S4 and LCD Questions

	Yup.  See below.  These instructions are for an '89 200tq but the s-cars
	are very similar.  Two screws under the bottom trim strip and pull the
	strip out to the left.  (There is a pin at the right which must disengage
	before yanking.)  Tilt wheel toward vertical and extend it as far from the
	dash as it will go.  From there the procedure is basically identical to the
	description.

	BTW, I had mine out about three weeks ago.  ('95 S6)

	At 10:53 AM 7/24/02, you wrote:

	>Hey Robert,
	>         Specifically the instrument cluster...any instructions?
	>
	>Thx
	>
	>cp
	>
	>-----Original Message-----
	>From: Robert Myers [mailto:robert at s-cars.org]
	>Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2002 8:49 AM
	>To: Cody Payne
	>Subject: RE: [s-cars] Noisy Dashboard 1992 S4 and LCD Questions
	>
	>
	>If you're wanting to remove the whole dash it is something of a major
	>PITA.  If, however, by "dash" you mean "instrument cluster" then the job is
	>a piece of cake.
	>
	>At 10:20 AM 7/24/02, you wrote:
	>
	> >Len,
	> >         Thanks for the information.  BTW- What is the process and/or pain
	> > of removing the dashboard?  Is it a PITA and not something for the "faint
	> > of heart"?
	> >
	> >Thx
	> >
	> >cp
	> >
	> >-----Original Message-----
	> >From: Ulrich L. McKenzie [mailto:mckenzie3249 at rogers.com]
	> >Sent: Monday, July 22, 2002 8:44 PM
	> >To: Cody Payne; s-car-list at audifans.com
	> >Subject: RE: [s-cars] Noisy Dashboard 1992 S4 and LCD Questions
	> >
	> >
	> >Hi Cody,
	> >
	> >Discussed the LED problem with a colleague this AM.  He solved his by
	> >removing and disassembling the dash, and applying a contact enhancer to all
	> >the exposed solder joints and connectors.  I think it is called "Stabilant
	> >22  (Brent, can you confirm?)  Not only solved the LED problem, but now says
	> >all displays are brighter.
	> >
	> >As for the rattles, every time I re&re my IC, I have different noises left
	> >over.  The factory uses ties all over the place when they are originally
	> >assembled.  Just try to make sure all loose cables are tied firmly in place,
	> >or padded in areas that might move around.
	> >
	> >HTH
	> >
	> >Len
	> >'94 UrS4 (Still waiting to hear from Hoppen....)
	> >
	> >-----Original Message-----
	> >From: s-car-list-admin at audifans.com
	> >[mailto:s-car-list-admin at audifans.com]On Behalf Of Cody Payne
	> >Sent: 22 July 2002 12:09
	> >To: s-car-list at audifans.com
	> >Subject: [s-cars] Noisy Dashboard 1992 S4 and LCD Questions
	> >
	> >
	> >Gents,
	> >         Is there any cure to a noisy dash board?  Seems to creak, and
	> > rattle a
	> >little bit when driving.  Sort of annoying.  Seems to come from right over
	> >the console.
	> >
	> >-2nd Question:
	> >         My LCD display on the dash seems to be going out or is very
	> > sensitive to
	> >hot temperatures in the car.  It pretty much doesn't display anything that
	> >is legible except in the AM I can make out "OK"  I had a similar problem on
	> >my 1998.5 A4...
	> >
	> >Thoughts?
	> >
	> >Thx
	> >
	> >cp
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