D3 Instrument Cluster Drop Out

[Mk1_Oz]

My D3 TDv6 09 has what I believe to be the common issue of the dash instrument cluster dropping out all the time. The whole lot drops out then eventually comes back on and at other times just parts of it drop out. Sadly, the odometer keeps clicking over even when not displayed .


I suspect that this is going to be a dry solder or some other power related issue?


I have watched a great YouTube video on removing and dismantling a RR Sport cluster (I assume it is the same) but the PCB looks too detailed for me to resolder safely.


Where in Australia have others had their clusters repaired? Timeframe? Cost? I assume others have had the repair done successfully as a replacement cluster is stupid money!

[loanrangie]

Shanegtr sent his back to blighty for repair.

[Mk1_Oz]

Yes I have read there is a place over there but that sounds so excessive. Hopefully there is something local....

[loanrangie]

There is a place in Ringwood that could possibly repair it.

[bblaze]

There is a place I believe in Launceston Tassie that does cluster, my mate just had a Nissan one done. I possible could find out who it is tomorrow if you want
cheers
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[shanegtr]

Shanegtr sent his back to blighty for repair.

Mine had a canbus issue. I couldnt finf anyone in Australia that was 100% sure theybcould fix it and most didnt seem interested

[Mk1_Oz]

There is a place in Ringwood that could possibly repair it.

Do you know the name?

There is a place I believe in Launceston Tassie that does cluster, my mate just had a Nissan one done. I possible could find out who it is tomorrow if you want

yes please...

[loanrangie]

Do you know the name?

Module repair service ,i have no idea if they do vehicle electronics but they came up in a search for other electrical items i was looking to repair.

[Mk1_Oz]

Mine had a canbus issue...

How did you determine that before sending it off? Were you happy with the service? how long from sending to receiving did it take? Cost? Sorry, too many questions...

[shanegtr]

How did you determine that before sending it off? Were you happy with the service? how long from sending to receiving did it take? Cost? Sorry, too many questions...

Through the fault codes -most of them where all canbus related faults. Once the fault was active I couldnt even start the car and the hazard indicators would The sending over bit stuffed me up a bit as I didnt do the customs form correctly and it got held for import duty But once they had it they fixed the issue in around 3 days and I had it back in a bit over a week. Cost - all up including frieght was $760