Instrument Cluster DEF fault

GTSpec

Member
Hi all,
I recently bought a 2003 96k A2 Sport FSi. It has a few little niggles that I will be sorting out over time but the main one is the DEF code displayed on the instrument cluster but it seems to be working fine including the DIS functions.
The VCDS scan indicates a permanent 65535 Internal Control Module Memory Error which I understand to mean the unit is toast and cannot be repaired due to a possible over voltage.
Does anyone have any experience of recoding a replacement used unit and correcting the mileage?
Many thanks.
 
Hi @GTspec,

I do A2 cluster work regularly. I’ll definitely be able to programme a replacement cluster (I’ve done this countless times), though I can probably repair the DEF fault on your existing cluster.

Cheers,

Tom
 
Hi @GTspec,

I do A2 cluster work regularly. I’ll definitely be able to programme a replacement cluster (I’ve done this countless times), though I can probably repair the DEF fault on your existing cluster.

Cheers,

Tom
Hi Tom,
Dropped you a private message.
Cheers.
 
A great experience had using @timmus’s service. A real credit to this forum and the wider A2 community. Top man.
Thank you, sir, for your very kind words. I’m obviously delighted that you’re so pleased with my work, and very appreciative of the positive feedback.

So did Tom repair or replace the cluster?
I repaired it.
 
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Really good to know Tom that DEF is not terminal to a cluster.
Indeed it isn’t. The ‘DEF’ is, perhaps obviously, an abbreviation of DEFECT, but the defect can (at least some of the time) be cured.
I’d suggest that anyone who experiences this fault get in touch with me, as it saves the faff (and cost!) of sourcing a replacement cluster and finding someone local who can do the necessary software work to get it operational.
This fault was fixed by post, cost a lot less than the alternative solution, and keeps an A2 instrument cluster alive and in action! :)

Cheers,

Tom
 
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А управо сте добили одговор.:)
Пozdrav mr. Timmus imam problem audi a2 1.6 fsi 2002 godiste Def na satu molim za pomoć hvala mnogo.

Поздрав мр. Тиммус имам проблем ауди а2 1.6 фси 2002 годиште Деф на сату молим помози хвала пуно.
 
Пozdrav mr. Timmus imam problem audi a2 1.6 fsi 2002 godiste Def na satu molim za pomoć hvala mnogo.

Поздрав мр. Тиммус имам проблем ауди а2 1.6 фси 2002 годиште Деф на сату молим помози хвала пуно.
Hello,

Many thanks for making contact. I shall reply to your private message.

All the best,

Tom
 
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