Can't help with the fix, but my '01 A6 started doing the exact same
thing. Odometer and horizontal separator lines remain bright, but the
center displays are almost unreadable when hot. Mine is under the
certified pre-owned warranty, so I might get it fixed if all it costs
me is the $50 deductible.

On Fri, 20 May 2005 19:11:50 GMT, "ALAN MATTHEWS via CarKB.com"
<forum@nospam.CarKB.com> wrote:

>This panel which shows outside temperature, fuel consumpton, which gear I
>am in etc. is OK when cold, but after a short time, or if conditions are
>warm, becomes very dim.
>
>The local agent just says "new instrument panel sir" !!! £ £ £
>
>So has anyone had a simular problem and if so is there a fix please.
>
>I am an electronic Engineer so can change componants (within reason) on
>Printed boards, mend tracks etc.
>
>If I have to take out the instrument panel, which means removing the
>steering wheel, what do I have to do about the air bag, and if it has to be
>disabled how is this done please.

 

Can't help with the fix, but my '01 A6 started doing the exact same
thing. Odometer and horizontal separator lines remain bright, but the
center displays are almost unreadable when hot. Mine is under the
certified pre-owned warranty, so I might get it fixed if all it costs
me is the $50 deductible.

On Fri, 20 May 2005 19:11:50 GMT, "ALAN MATTHEWS via CarKB.com"
<forum@nospam.CarKB.com> wrote:

>This panel which shows outside temperature, fuel consumpton, which gear I
>am in etc. is OK when cold, but after a short time, or if conditions are
>warm, becomes very dim.
>
>The local agent just says "new instrument panel sir" !!! £ £ £
>
>So has anyone had a simular problem and if so is there a fix please.
>
>I am an electronic Engineer so can change componants (within reason) on
>Printed boards, mend tracks etc.
>
>If I have to take out the instrument panel, which means removing the
>steering wheel, what do I have to do about the air bag, and if it has to be
>disabled how is this done please.

 

Can't help with the fix, but my '01 A6 started doing the exact same
thing. Odometer and horizontal separator lines remain bright, but the
center displays are almost unreadable when hot. Mine is under the
certified pre-owned warranty, so I might get it fixed if all it costs
me is the $50 deductible.

On Fri, 20 May 2005 19:11:50 GMT, "ALAN MATTHEWS via CarKB.com"
<forum@nospam.CarKB.com> wrote:

>This panel which shows outside temperature, fuel consumpton, which gear I
>am in etc. is OK when cold, but after a short time, or if conditions are
>warm, becomes very dim.
>
>The local agent just says "new instrument panel sir" !!! £ £ £
>
>So has anyone had a simular problem and if so is there a fix please.
>
>I am an electronic Engineer so can change componants (within reason) on
>Printed boards, mend tracks etc.
>
>If I have to take out the instrument panel, which means removing the
>steering wheel, what do I have to do about the air bag, and if it has to be
>disabled how is this done please.