Instrument cluster failure on 2001 audi tt roadster.
2001 Audi TT electrical complaints
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Instrument cluster digital display has faded out and is not displaying top two sections of the digital readout. Tachometer has failed. Failure causes inability to read the warning lights, such as low oil, high temperature, etc. I have purchased an instrument cluster at a cost of $650, and will soon be paying $225 to get it installed. I am frustrated with audi for not issuing a recall on this unit.
Check engine light is on, power door lock button sometimes does not work, driver side window sometimes does not fully close, button to put the convertible top down sometimes does not work, button for motion sensor alarm does not light up when pressed, lcd display turns fully red and next day is back to normal, rear defrost lines not fully operable, water leaks in between window and door seal on both doors. I have just purchased my car with about 19000 miles, a few days later the check engine light turned on. Took it to toyota grossinger dealer and said that it was the fuel gage and that I should wait a few months for it to turn itself off. I called audi dealership and said that my car had no recalls. Then, I went to a mechanic and said that computer showed that solenoid sensors had failed, so it was replaced. Check engine light came back on again and after complaining with first mechanic I went to a turbo performance specialist and said that the secondary air pump had failed. Changed it and week later light came back on showing the same code. All throughout, the car has lost power and a fluttering noise is heard from front driver side every time I change gears. When power locks don't work, I have to use the remote to unlock doors to get out of car. Sometimes I hear sparks and clicking from dashboard display.
Instrument cluster resets date, time. Fuel gauge malfunctions to read empty when full, and reads RPM inaccurately. Began a couple of years ago and not often, now it's a daily problem. On a recent trip I wanted to top the gas tank, but the center isle controls for the gas cap and hatch door failed to work forcing me to continue with the available gas in tank. Once I arrived, both gas cap and latch door opened.
Instrument cluster component failure. Center information display missing many pixels making displayed text and images hard to distinguish. Because of this failure, it can be hard to distinguish the difference between certain informational symbols such as a brake problem or a tail light out. I had a symbol come on the display but I could not tell if it displayed because of a problem with my brakes or tail lights as a result of the failure of the center display. This could have cause a safety issue. Rpm tachometer sticks on cold start as well.
My instrument cluster on my low mileage 2001 audi tt 6 weeks outside of the closing date of a class action lawsuit. U.s. District court of california northern district case no. C 06 6801 mjj.
2001 audi tt quattro instrument panel began to fail about at about 45,000 miles. Currently at 62,000 miles. Panel continues to get worse. Can no longer read any warning messages, etc. Did receive a notice regarding a class action suit that would provide free replacement, but found out from dealer that it does not apply to 2001 tt since it is beyond the seven year limit of the class action suit.
The 2001 audi tt quattro we own runs out of gas before the gas gauge registers an half tank. The computerized dash components don't work, either.
Instrument cluster, fuel, temp, speed and RPM, all failed to work. Car has less than 14,000 miles. Out of warranty. Very dangerous.
The fuel gauge on my 2001 audi tt quattro no longer works and does not properly indicate the amount of fuel in my tank. This happens whenever the car is operating. In order to replace the instrument cluster I would have to pay over 1000 dollars at the audi deal. I am aware that many other owners of the same car have the same issue and seems worthy of a recall.
2001 audi tt roadster 1.8t. The tachometer in the instrument cluster does not function, the needle is stuck on zero and does not gauge RPM when vehicle is in use. The audi dealer in san antonio tx (cavender audi) states that the entire instrument cluster panel needs to be replaced...total cost 700 dollars for parts and 150 dollars labor. The car had a total of 38,800 miles on the odometer when this problem occurred. Currently it has 39,350 miles.
Car shows 1/4 of fuel in tank when tank is completely empty causing me to run out of gas multiple times in hazardous situations. I can not read the lcd screen so I can not see any warning lights (gas, oil change, trunk open, etc). My instrument cluster tells me that my vehicle is constantly overheating, which is false. Sometimes when I turn my lights on the dashboard will not light up, nor will it register my rpms or even my speed. If I can not read my speed or even see if I have gas, then I am not safe driving this vehicle. The cluster has now failed completely, which prevented my car from even starting so I had to get it towed to the dealership. Further more, audi has refused to fully pay for this item to be replaced even though it has been recalled! Outrageous.
Car ran out of gas and rolled to stop in mid-traffic - gas gauge read 1/4 tank remaining. Further research found that audi tt model year 2001 and later have instrument clusters giving wrong gas content, speedometer and RPM indications. Poses hazard as vehicle may become suddenly inoperable.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 audi tt quattro. While driving between 25-30 MPH, the contact received four citations on march 19, 2008. The citations stated that she was driving 45 MPH in a 35 MPH zone and 51 MPH in a 35 MPH zone. The citations were received within ten minutes of one another. The contact also noticed that the fuel gauge indicator displayed 1/4 tank; however, the vehicle was out of fuel a few miles later. She received a class action letter indicating that the speedometer and fuel gauge were not operating normally and could display inaccurate readings. The dealer and manufacturer stated that the class action suit does not apply to the vehicle since it is beyond the seven year period. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000 and approximate current mileage was 100,000. Updated 6/2/08 *cn updated 05/30/08
Failure of gas gauge and ultimate failure of instrument cluster in 2001 audi tt. Lost power on very busy highway in a heavy snowstorm, luckily was able to get to shoulder. Had to be towed. Gas gauge indicated one-half tank of gas, but turns out tank was empty. Gauge never operated properly after that. Several weeks later, received notice of class action noting similar instrument cluster failures in this type of car, and extension of warranty to 6 years. Unfortunately my car has been in service 7.5 years and is not covered by the extension so I will be personally liable for the $1,000 cost for repair for this known problem.
Instrument cluster failure - required replacement of part, paid out of pocket - not covered by warranty.
2001 audi tt problems with the instrument panel. Consumer states that the problems with the instrument panel have grown progressively worse affecting the safety of the operation of the vehicle. *kb the fuel and temperature gauges no longer functioned and the liquid crystal display worked erratically and did not always display readable information. Additionally, the speedometer and tachometer functioned only sporadically, providing no way to dependably monitor engine or vehicle speed.
My car has had a low oil pressure light coming on for the last three months, and it's occurring with more frequency. The light only comes on when I take my car out of gear and put it in neutral while slowing down or while waiting at a stop light. After taking it to three different audi dealers, I have had multiple answers as to the problem. Several hundred dollars later, my light still comes on and nothing has been fixed. Even more recently and just to top it off, my instrument panel cluster has blown. So far, it's just the temperature gauge, fuel gauge, LED display, and a warning light that triggers one of my headlights to turn off, but from what I've read online, the speedometer is soon to follow. There has been a recall in the uk for this, but audi USA won't do anything about it. I have spoken with them on the phone and they only refer me to the local audi dealer, which is just a viscous cycle. I will be very upset when I'm driving and can't tell how fast I'm going. This seems a danger to be on the road. Since the problem costs $1000 to fix, I guess I will just have to drive without a speedometer for a while ...
2001 audi tt with instrument panel failure. Consumer states that the instrument panel gauges are not working. He also states that the instrument cluster failure has started affecting the operation of the vehicle. *kb the temperature gauge no longer functioned. The consumer stated there was no way to know the level of fuel in the vehicle. The speedometer and tachometer also failed.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 audi tt quattro. The contact stated that the fuel gauge displayed inaccurate readings. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they discovered that the instrument panel was failing and needed to be replaced. The current mileage was 65,000 and failure mileage was 58,000.
I have a faulty instrument cluster on my audi tt 2001 roaster. This part controls the tachometer, odometer, speedometer, fuel gauge, temperature gauge and all the warning lights for oil pressure, coolant levels, etc. This is one of the most important parts for the safety of the vehicle. This is the second instrument cluster that has had to be replaced in the vehicle. The initial cluster was faulty and displayed inaccurate gas gauge readings, it was replaced in 2002/3. My current instrument cluster is displaying inaccurate temperature readings. I have reviewed information on websites (edmunds care space at edmunds.com; audi tt car club at audittcca.com, etc.), and understand that this is a very common problem. Audi uk recalled this component on the 2001 audi tt and have agreed to cover all previous costs of repair. A class action lawsuit has been filed in california regarding this problem (www.classcounsel.com/news/audi.html). I have spoken with audi USA and the dealer and they are not willing to completely pay for this repetitive repair. This is a major problem with the audi tt and this needs to be addressed with audi USA. The consumer stated this will be his third instrument cluster. Updated
2001 audi tt instrument cluster failure. Consumer states that the instrument cluster should be replaced at no cost to her. She states that her fuel gauge is unreliable and does not read the right amount fuel and the liquid crystal display failed.
My instrument panel cluster does not work any more.
I've ran out of gas twice while driving due to a faulty gas gauge on the instrument cluster of my 2001 audi tt. I had problems with the instrument cluster before and it was replaced under warranty, now it has gone bad again and I'm out of warranty.... This seems to be a common problem as there is a "class action lawsuit" pending too, however nothing has been done by audi or vw to remedy these faulty instrument clusters.... Thank you
2001 audi tt 4 transmissions failures, overheating, thermostat fails every 60k, engine plastic parts degrading, alternator failure, engine head failed required replacement, various interior trim problems (e.g. Broken stereo cover, glove compartment handle when left in heat with closed windows), instrument cluster replaced, failed again will need replacement fuel gauge reads full all the time, engine vacuum leaks, etc...etc...
The instrument cluster failed and I was stranded and unable to operate my car. This failure disabled my ability to start my engine.
The instrument cluster goes on the blink and doesn't work efficiently. Since it provides false readings, the operator has to gauge speed, fuel capacity, and deal with emergency actions during engine failure while driving under heavy traffic conditions. This action is a sure cause for unsafe vehicle operation. The instrument cluster also disables the electrical system to keep the engine operating and causes the car to turn off unexpectedly. The gauge cluster was replaced twice within the life of the car. Once in 2002 and 2005. This is the third cluster gone bad.
2001 audi tt roadster instrument cluster problems. Consumer states that the problems have progressed since 2005 when they originated. He also states that the vehicle now has performance problems due to the instrument panel. *kb the temperature gauge immediately went to the far right and stayed there; the indicator light for the passenger air bag came on, the oil alert light came on randomly and the engine light came on continuously.
Normal operation of the vehicle, including start up, running vehicle on fairly hot or cold days leads to a failure of the central digital of the display. Furthermore, the analog gauge cluster is not accurate, coolant gauge reads very hot erroneously at all times (though actually coolant temps determined by other means show that vehicle is at normal operating temperatures). Fuel gauge responds erratically, fails to accurately register amount of fuel left. Tachometer readings seem to fluxate occasionally in err.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 audi tt quattro. The contact stated that he has a faulty computer chip in the gauge cluster of his vehicle. The dealer informed him that there was a recall in the european market, but not in the united states. The dealer stated that he would have to pay $2,000 for the repair plus $300 for a diagnostic. The current and failure mileages were 83,000.
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