Filed Under (Audi) by admin on 23-03-2011
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Removing Note: Do not disassemble instrument cluster. Instrument clusters contain no field serviceable components. Should malfunctions occur, replace complete instrument cluster. If instrument cluster is to be replaced, connect VAS 5051/5052 and initiate OBD program option “Instrument cluster, replacing” On Board Diagnostic (OBD), Function CAUTION! Switch off all electrical consumers. Switch ignition off and remove ignition key. Note: Steering wheel does not need to be removed in order to remove instrument cluster. Pull steering wheel with adjusting mechanism fully out and move it downward. Pull off gap cover – 1 – in direction of – arrow – . Place gap cover on top trim cover for steering column. Remove screws – arrows – . Pull out instrument cluster until contacts steering wheel. Reach behind instrument cluster to access electrical connections. On electrical connection, depress retainer – 1 – and release connector lock in direction of – arrow – . Disconnect electrical connection from instrument cluster. Remove instrument cluster towards drivers side between steering wheel and instrument panel. Installing Install in reverse order of removal. Tightening Torque Component – Fastener Instrument cluster to instrument panel – screw Nm 3.5
Filed Under (Chevrolet) by admin on 23-07-2010
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Some customers may comment on a noise coming from the instrument panel cluster (IPC) while driving or on initial start-up. Instrument clusters may contain stepper motor gages that can make noise during the following conditions: Initial start-up (gages zero/reset) Gage ascending and descending (gage sweeping) Engine idle (tachometer ticking) Engine off (gages reset to zero) Cause The cause of this noise may come from the instrument cluster gages, which contain stepper motors. As the gage pointer moves, rotors and gears inside the stepper motors are rapidly rotated and rubbing one another. It is natural to generate mechanical noise due to all gear movement. However, it will not in any way affect the performance and durability of the cluster. Correction For vehicles built or clusters remanufactured on or after March 1, 2005, DO NOT exchange the IPC for a noise only concern. As of March 1, 2005, all stepper motor improvements are in place and noise from the cluster is within the acceptable performance. Any remaining noise from the IPC is inherent to the system design and replacing the cluster for just a noise concern will more than likely result in a similar noise. Please inform the customer that the IPC is performing within the acceptable guideline. If after the customer has been informed and still insist to replace the cluster, then the cluster should be replaced. For vehicles built or clusters remanufactured prior to March 1, 2005, clusters should be replaced for noise concern. Clusters should continue to be replaced for any concern affecting the functionality of the IPC.
