Trip computer repair

[wildoliver]

I posted up a wanted for a new screen for my trip computer a while ago but none were around, it does of course have the dreaded screen bleed, shame as it started out tiny but is getting worse, but the rest of the system works perfectly!!

Has anyone come across a repair for this problem?

[mrtat2k9]

im working on one but im not sure if it will work il get it tested in the next few days and let you know if no one has found a easyer way

[Nuvo]

This should be in the electrical section. You can repair the screen by replacing the LCD screen. No soldering required.

[Error404]

any more info on that mate?

[Nuvo]

Alex, this is from memory so please go carefully.

All you need to do is fold back 4 tabs on the metal plate which holds the LCD in place with a pair of flat nose pliers. Then carefully lift the LCD out. Just be careful to ensure that the two little zebra strips on the rear of the LCD panel are in full contact with the copper terminals of the light box" when fitting the new one. Refitting as they say is the reversal of removal.

HTH.

[bikerjim]

Is there a place a screen can be purchased from? or is it a case of finding a good one from another car?

[Nuvo]

Unfortunately you cannot get these new. Salvage only I'm afraid.

[wildoliver]

Surely if your getting one from another Audi it's easier to just swap the whole module across?

It's a shame the actual screens can't be split and refilled with Liquid crystal as that would solve the issue (which for those who don't know is caused by the seal failing at the edge of the 2 sheets of glass and air drying out the crystal inside, hence why it starts small and creeps.).

I'm very interested in this fix your working on though!!

[Nuvo]

Surely if your getting one from another Audi it's easier to just swap the whole module across?

Not if the donor car is a C4/D1 chassis.

[wildoliver]

Ah so the screen is the same is it? In that case that does make life easier.

[Nuvo]

You just need to swap the zebra strips over as they differ in size.