inst cluster fuses

[porky2]

I have still problems with my inst. cluster. Have had the soldered joints checked at my local electronics shop - no different. Does work occasionally but only for a few seconds. When I had trouble with a leaking rad it would work sometimes ok for the full time of a journey or journeys. Now the leak is sorted (after the 3rd rad) it very rarely works only for a few seconds. I did read that u could try removing a fuse but I have searched the forums without success. must get it sorted asap as its due for mot shortly Can anyone help

Tel

[chicken_eyebrow]

Pulling fuse 15 will get you back some of the dials (I think it's speedo and rev counter)

[Chunk11]

Might have to bite the bullet and get a second hand cluster

[za_killer]

did u solder the resistor joints ? or just the TLE ?

i recommend a close-up inspection of the board, as the soldering is of extreme low quality (a capacitor fell of my board the moment i removed the dials...)

[porky2]

Yes had all the joints were checked by the local electronics engineer who recognised it straight away as being Skoda.Ithen bought a used cluster which then needed setting up to the ecu. & when I asked Skoda the cost it was going to be more than the cars worth so tomorrow is D Day when I try this fuse

Thanks Again

Tel

[za_killer]

the new cluster only needs immobilizer adaptation. this can be done by anyone with vag-com.

a second thing the dealer would to is set the total traveled miles to match the old cluster.

imo neither of these tasks deserve a main dealer visit...

[porky2]

Bingo fuse 15 did the trick. U have no idea how pleasedI am for your help in sorting this SWMBO was threatning me with a NEW LIME GREEN Hyundi. Had a few drinks to celebrate nipping that in the bud!

Thanks once again for your help

Tel

[chicken_eyebrow]

Glad it's sorted, pulling fuse 15 is only a temporary solution though but should buy you a bit of time and get it through MOT then see if you can find someone local with Vag-Com to help you get the replacement cluster working with your car.