Issue with instrument cluster backlit

[z1000]

Hi all,

I am having an intermittent issue with the instrument cluster backlit. Regardless of headlight switch location (on or auto), the RPM and Speed parts of the instrument cluster would disappear for no reason, while needles and MFD appear normal, see pictures below.



So before I take the car in for warranty repair, is there anything I can check and repair myself? Since beside the hassle of dealing with clueless stealer, I am quite concerned the car would return as a rattle/squeaky box after the dash removal.

Cheers

[Transporter]

Check this post http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/...ml#post1018591
if it's relevant to your car. Either the way you need to book it in.

When the fault is happening, remove the fuse and re-insert again, preferably with the ignition OFF

[buzuki]

Have you read the owners manual?

There is a section about the dash lights auto adjusting, similar to auto headlights.

[z1000]

Have you read the owners manual?

There is a section about the dash lights auto adjusting, similar to auto headlights.

I do not believe it is auto adjusting related, as it has never happen in the first two years.

[Guest001]

My Passat did that once when it was fairly new MFD lit Red needles nothing else Never did it again

[z1000]

Check this post http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/...ml#post1018591

Checked VIN against recall, turns out not applicable.

The MY12 engine compartment fuse holder looks different to the one shown in the thread, and sadly the thick owner manual does not identify purpose of each fuse.....

By the way the fault is random regardless of exterior light condition, it can last anytime between 5 seconds and 4 hours (during which I tried engine and light off/on without success).

[Transporter]

Checked VIN against recall, turns out not applicable.

The MY12 engine compartment fuse holder looks different to the one shown in the thread, and sadly the thick owner manual does not identify purpose of each fuse.....

Then the recall doesn't apply to your Tig.

[z1000]

Cluster replaced, fortunately the dashboard does not have to come out.

FYI the car immobiliser is built into the cluster, so reprogramming is required for all keys. So another dealship trip for me....