digital dash problem

ijiopel · 07-02-16, 07:21 PM

hi guys having digital dash problem. lights gone very dim still operating all functions just can hardly see them. for some reason lights go back to normal when turning ignition off but only for a second tho. can anyone give me peter knights details as can't find them anywhere but sounds like he's the man for the job? many thanks mark

Anth445 · 07-02-16, 09:14 PM

You haven't inadvertently turned the dimmer switch by any chance?

Phil Jameson · 07-02-16, 09:43 PM

Pete Knight
07801624153

ijiopel · 07-02-16, 10:35 PM

cheers phil for number much appreciated its mark with the black ur was at haigh hall sorry never got to chat much but enjoyed the show. cheers anth but unfortunately not so simple as dimmer wish it was tho

StoutyBoy · 27-02-16, 11:50 AM

Hi

Did you get hold of Pete Knight? Is he interested in fixing it? I have similar woe

darreno'd' · 27-02-16, 07:38 PM

If you get a full display at some points, it sounds like it could be related to your ignition switch, I had a similar thing several years ago, a slight backward turn of the key got the dash to light, a new switch sorted it completely. Only other common being the load relief relay does cut power to the dash when starting, if it plays up, no dash, although normally other electrical bits don't work.

StoutyBoy · 28-02-16, 08:38 AM

Thanks Darren. Interesting. I'll look at the switch/relay.

My dash was ok for a bit following a load of recommissioning work to the car ..and never had historical problems. It then had a period of being fine for two mins after startup and, thereafter, consistently showing erratic values for everything. Then she died.

I was assuming the power inverter pack but have yet to remove it all from the car. Spring job.

Is the dash load relief relay part of the dash or in the main fuse box? Ta

07-02-16, 10:35 PM	#4
ijiopel Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 8	digi dash cheers phil for number much appreciated its mark with the black ur was at haigh hall sorry never got to chat much but enjoyed the show. cheers anth but unfortunately not so simple as dimmer wish it was tho

27-02-16, 07:38 PM	#6
darreno'd' Mr Sixty Thousand!! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: berkshire Posts: 1,729	If you get a full display at some points, it sounds like it could be related to your ignition switch, I had a similar thing several years ago, a slight backward turn of the key got the dash to light, a new switch sorted it completely. Only other common being the load relief relay does cut power to the dash when starting, if it plays up, no dash, although normally other electrical bits don't work. __________________ http://www.oesems.co.uk/

07-02-16, 09:14 PM	#2
Anth445 Grown up member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Redcar, North Yorks Posts: 39	You haven't inadvertently turned the dimmer switch by any chance?

07-02-16, 09:43 PM	#3
Phil Jameson 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wigan Posts: 2,432	Pete Knight 07801624153

27-02-16, 11:50 AM	#5
StoutyBoy Grown up member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Sussex Posts: 95	Hi Did you get hold of Pete Knight? Is he interested in fixing it? I have similar woe

28-02-16, 08:38 AM	#7
StoutyBoy Grown up member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Sussex Posts: 95	Thanks Darren. Interesting. I'll look at the switch/relay. My dash was ok for a bit following a load of recommissioning work to the car ..and never had historical problems. It then had a period of being fine for two mins after startup and, thereafter, consistently showing erratic values for everything. Then she died. I was assuming the power inverter pack but have yet to remove it all from the car. Spring job. Is the dash load relief relay part of the dash or in the main fuse box? Ta