Re: 200

[Shaun Folkerts <fiatlancia@earthlink.net>]

>
>I was amazed when I turned the key and got a big "OK"
> in the center of the dash.
>

Cleaning sounds like good advice. But before I follow it and remove the cluster, let
me ask for one clarification: My "OK" display works fine. I get the happy "OK"
message upon startup, and got a little battery icon when playing with the belts
(alt. belt off, engine running briefly). Just no radio frequency (didn't need a code
for it either, for those interested in the other thread). These other indicators
should imply that the display is in working order, no?

The lack of radio display, though I would love for it to work, is not as
disconcerting as the lack of oil pressure and coolant and oil temperature
readings. I was going to begin repair by cleaning or replacing the multifunction
sensor and/or oil pressure sensors (after verifying correct wires are on the
sensors).
Any chance that all problems are related? FWIW: the voltmeter, fuel gauge,
speedo, tach, clock, trip computer, and dash lights all work perfectly.

>
>Shame someone would treat such a great car with disrespect and let the
> interior get trashed, mine was near perfect!
>

To be fair to the PO, the clutch master/slave went out and he brought it to a garage
he always used/uses. It was while parked there that it got trashed. He actually took
pretty good care of it. Both local dealers knew his name when I mentioned it. He
owns 4 newer (late 90's) Q's, and always took "my car" to the dealer for service.

Shaun Folkerts
(Most of a) 1989 200QA

P.S.:
>
> We are getting ready for Ice Racing season, if you are near WI consider
> making the drive, it is killer fun.  Time trials only, no fender stuff!
>
Can hardly wait for the day I can actually plan a trip (to WI or elsewhere) with
everything working on my 200...



>
>
> "Berger, Anthony E." wrote:
>
> > Shawn, I think all of your strange dash problems are related.  Here is the
> > link, I had the same problem with the radio thing in the center on the dash
> > on my 200q (89 also, no wagon :( ).   Anyway it is worth a try cuz it only
> > takes a few min. and is very easy.
> >
> > Remove the cluster (6 screws I think), disconnect all the electrical stuff
> > (5 harnesses, maybe 6), Clean all the contacts with the stuff mentioned on
> > the link below although I used Wurth contact cleaner and it worked first
> > time! and reassemble.  I was amazed when I turned the key and got a big "OK"
> > in the center of the dash.
> >
> > Shame someone would treat such a great car with disrespect and let the
> > interior get trashed, mine was near perfect!
> >
> > Anyway have fun with those craftsmen!
> >
> > We are getting ready for Ice Racing season, if you are near WI consider
> > making the drive, it is killer fun.  Time trials only, no fender stuff!
> >
> > http://www.sjmautotechnik.com/
> >
> > Tony B.
> > Milwaukee WI
> >
> > 84 4kQ
> > 89 2cQ
> >
> > bunch of non Audi's