Just wondering if anyone had used these guys to get their displays fixed? http://www.speedotronics.co.nz/repair-services/audi-instrument-cluster-faults

I emailed them to get a rough quote but havent heard back from them yet. I heard it normally costs around $800 if you get it done at Giltrap or done by http://www.robinsoninstruments.co.nz/ Anyone have any experience with getting it done?

Interested in this too

No experience with any of them but let me know how you get on. The A4 is missing a few lines on the LCD.

Just heard back from the guy at speedtonics. It's $400 plus gst to get it fixed and another $90 plus gst for them to remove the cluster and put it back in

My lcd died in my B5 passat a few years back,

i got a 2nd hand cluster for about 100$ (entire cluster not just LCD)

had it coded to my vehicle (needs to be paired with your engine and key fobs)

- personally did not do this, Anton did all the work, and only charged me a romantic dinner for the two of us.

Yeah apparently that is how giltrap does it if you take it to them. My only issue is a have a Le Mans A4 and I don't really want to loose my white dials

I'm resurrecting a very old thread here but it was the first one that came up in the search.

I recently used Robinson Instruments (http://www.robinsoninstruments.co.nz) as per the OP to replace all three DIS LCDs in my B5s. It's a fairly simple process to pull the cluster - you can search google for 'how to's'. I would also suggest putting a cloth over your steering column to prevent it getting scratched. The only tools you need are a T20 and flat head screwdriver (although you can get away with the latter if you have to). I pulled my clusters and took them in and they were ready in 24 hours. They source the screens from Italy apparently. I won't say what I paid but it was significantly less than the $800 per cluster in the OP. They have one more in stock and can get more in if anyone wants to get this done. I suggest you mention Jon H referred you. You are welcome to PM me to ask what I paid.

Here are the displays back working properly (2 of the pics showing an output test):




By the way these screens are the same as the A3 and A6 of that era.

Sorry to revive a dead thread, but I was hoping to get some help.

le mans, I believe bought my S4 from you a couple of years ago. I guessing the first dashboard picture in your last post is from the same S4?

I believe the instrument cluster in my S4 has just failed. It was working fine yesterday, but this morning, no backlights, no screens, only a few diagnostic lights. Engine cranks, initially fires, then is blocked by the immobilizer (read error codes with VCDS).

Would Robinson Instruments be a good options to try repair this?

That?s a bugger. Yes that top photo will be the S4 (I did all three cars at the same time). You could definitely get in touch with those guys to enquire. I would possibly contact anythingelectronic in Nelson first though, who will be closer to you: http://www.anythingelectronic.co.nz/aenz/
They repaired an ABS controller on another of my B5s and it hasn?t let me down since.

Amazing, thank you. Will contact them now.

Hi just wandering if you had good results with the Nelson firm? Is there a warranty on there repair/display ? Thks

I would say the answer is likely yes to the warranty but best thing would be to give them a call/email and ask (or check their website for that info).