Instrument cluster backlit dead

[Mapko]

I have a 2010 Golf Gti MKVI and my backlight on my instrument cluster has been dead for over a year now. I've asked a mechanic and they said I'll need to replace the pcb which can cost up to $800.
Has anyone had this issue and know what options I might have in getting this fixed.

Thank you.

[Guest001]

S/Hand one from a wrecker. Ask for identical part number Quite a few on Ebay that sell that sort of stuff from Melbourne.

[Mapko]

How can I find out the identical part number, just so I don't get sold the wrong part!
Would you know a rough price what I should be paying for a S/H cluster ?
Secondly is installation a tedious procedure or is this something I could do myself ?

Cheers.

[Guest001]

Probably got a sticker on the back of it Most parts do No idea Look on Ebay

[kamold]

The cluster has the immobilizer in it, so you can't just swap it without the right tools.
The SMD LEDs are a couple of cents each and easy enough to replace on the board however.
I would imagine there would be a workshop that would do instrument cluster repairs somewhere in Melbourne?

[Mapko]

I've been quoted by VW Essendon $1471 part, $435 call charge and $385 labour
Surely there's cheaper alternatives for a car that's over 10 years old??

[VW Convert]

I've been quoted by VW Essendon $1471 part, $435 call charge and $385 labour
Surely there's cheaper alternatives for a car that's over 10 years old??

Google "instrument cluster repairs melbourne"