What to do if your VW instrument cluster stops working?
When a Volkswagen instrument cluster stops working, it’s important to get it repaired as soon as possible. Driving a VW car without working gauges can be hazardous, especially at night. At My Auto Solutions, we make it easy for customers to repair their malfunctioning VW Beetle and VW Jetta instrument clusters.
What does a VW dashboard indicator light mean?
The red indicator light means you should stop the vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible and seek assistance. This yellow VW dashboard instrument panel light means the incorrect key has been inserted, or that the key is not adapted to the vehicle.
When does a VW airbag module stop working?
Quality airbag module reset services! When a Volkswagen instrument cluster stops working, it’s important to get it repaired as soon as possible. Driving a VW car without working gauges can be hazardous, especially at night. At My Auto Solutions, we make it easy for customers to repair their malfunctioning VW Beetle and VW Jetta instrument clusters.
Where is the solder point on a VW instrument cluster?
Take a look at this picture below, which shows the back side of the instrument cluster circuit board. Volkswagen instrument cluster circuit board showing burnt solder point. If you look closely at the burnt pin terminal you’ll see where it is cracked.
How does the instrument cluster work on a car?
The instrument cluster works as the body control module. The key is read, the information is sent through the cluster and any other anti-theft control module that may be installed (it differs by manufacturer and model).
How much does it cost to replace an instrument cluster?
Took it to a dealer and they say there’s no connection with ‘the cluster’ and that it’ll have to be replaced at the cost of slightly over $1000. Is it really THAT expensive?
Why is the solder point on my Volkswagen instrument cluster burnt?
Volkswagen instrument cluster circuit board showing burnt solder point. If you look closely at the burnt pin terminal you’ll see where it is cracked. This is a common problem that I see in circuit boards and will cause high resistance and thats why the point looks burnt.
When does the Immobilizer go out on a VW?
If your VW is 1999 or earlier and sold in North America, it shouldn’t have an immobilizer. If your car has the yellow car/key symbol on the instrument cluster (shown activated below) it has an immobilizer. This light comes on for a second but quickly goes out when turning the car on and all is normal.
What happens if your VW fuel gauge stops working?
If your Volkswagen’s fuel gauge has stopped working, it can be very frustrating. No one wants to get stuck on the side of the road because they couldn’t trust their gauge. The good news is, this problem is actually pretty typical and diagnosis isn’t too hard.
Is there a fix for the VW New Beetle?
This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Cluster Fix offers repairs on Volkswagen Beetle instrument clusters that are experiencing gauge problems, inoperative odometer displays or clusters that are completely inoperative and causing a start / stall condition.
How do you find the instrument cluster number?
Click this link for more information. With the OLD Instrument Cluster in the vehicle, write down the current mileage. Write down the 5 digit number from the “Soft. Coding” field, make note that is the CAN coding. Write down the 5 digit number from the “Soft. Coding” field, make note that is the Instrument Cluster coding.
What does the yellow icon mean on a VW Beetle?
This fault code means battery charging system failure. When you see this yellow error code, have your car’s system checked immediately by a Volkswagen authorized dealer or service facility. This yellow dashboard icon means one or more brake lights is burned out.