Instrument Cluster differences ?

[andybristol]

I'm looking at changing my instrument cluster due to a minor issue with my existing clock set, I currently have fitted :

 

Original : 1Z0920912H   ( I know the existing coding etc)

 

Possible replacement : 1Z0920912D

 

Difference only being the letter D anyone know what this signifies or how it differs.. ?

 

OR anyone got a set in the back of their garage ?

 

Thanks in advance.

[softscoop]

You could use this opportunity to upgrade to a maxidot display.

 

This one is a bargain, and would only need coding in exactly the same as any other 2nd hand replacement cluster.

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Skoda-Octavia-1-9TDi-Speedo-Instrument-Cluster-2004-2005-2006-2007-2008-/191725107335?hash=item2ca3b4f887:g:qTYAAOSwl9BWL6jC&clk_rvr_id=937180144860&afsrc=1&rmvSB=true

[mannyo]

You need to be careful pre facelift and facelift as the clusters are not compatible, they use different protocols to talk to the car and have different wiring.

[softscoop]

Ah I assumed that it was a pre-facelift.

 

Good point.

[karlos1987]

index H means FAZIT4 security, there is no PIN and normally can be this cluister installed only with online acces to audi server or by someone who has knowledge...

 

Index D is FAZIT3 with older pin security

 

Both are prefacelift with same wiring harness.

[andybristol]

index H means FAZIT4 security, there is no PIN and normally can be this cluister installed only with online acces to audi server or by someone who has knowledge...

 

Index D is FAZIT3 with older pin security

 

Both are prefacelift with same wiring harness.

 

 

Thank you Karlos1987, (and others) so I therefore assume I need to go for a H version then to ensure the security issue can easily be resolved ?  OR could  D be used ??  Thanks you.

 

Umm just my luck  it had to be really difficult !

Edited 26 November, 2015 by andybristol