A3 2007 sportback Outside Temp Dispaly

[strongbow128]

Hi

can anyone hlep, ive got a a 2007 audi a3 sportback and their is no reading for the outside temp under the time in the clocks on the left hand side

does anybody have any ideas

[Mike Foster]

My 2006 Sportback has the outside temperature shown in the DIS.

[Brian566]

Hi

can anyone hlep, ive got a a 2007 audi a3 sportback and their is no reading for the outside temp under the time in the clocks on the left hand side

does anybody have any ideas


If it sports and is fitted with a Drivers Information unit its in that if its a SE its under the time in the rev counter

[strongbow128]

thanks for getting back to me, as you can see in the picture, there is no temp showing under the time.

what do pwople think

[Brian566]

Tha blank is were it should be

I can only see it been a faulty display as if it was a sensor it would show zero
which means a new instrument cluster with all the recode problems

You can check the sender unit its behind the front bumper but i would have thought the display would still be there

It may be a loose connection in the instument cluster ?

[kite]

try disconnecting the car battery for 10mins to force a reset, have your radio code handy.
dashpods can be repaired, BBa reman or clusterrepairs...

[strongbow128]

checked behind the bumper and can see the sensor, i also had the battery off for 30 mins but still nothing, how easy would it be to take the clocks out and have a look to see if any connections have come loose

[Brian566]

Removing and installing instrument clusterRemoving– When renewing instrument cluster with control unit in dash panel insert -J285- select “Replacement” function for appropriate control unit in “Guided Fault Finding” or “Guided Functions” → Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system VAS 5051 (http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/vw-wi://ctrl:ext-des=idavxohf/).– Select function or path: Vehicle brand Engine code 17 - Dash panel insert J285 - Replace control unit (Repair Group 90)
– Continue to follow the instructions on the display of -VAS 5051B-.– Switch off ignition and take out ignition key.file:///C:/ElsaWin/html/images/hinweis.gif Note
Removal of instrument cluster does not involve taking out steering wheel.– Pull out steering wheel with adjuster as far as it will go and tilt it downwards. – Pull off gap cover -1- in direction of -arrow-.– Place trim cover on steering column trim (top). file:///C:/ElsaWin/graphics/wi/A90-0191.png – Unscrew bolts -arrows-.– Pull out instrument cluster until it makes contact with steering wheel. file:///C:/ElsaWin/graphics/wi/A90-0198.png – Press catch -1-, turn clip in direction of -arrow- and unplug connector.– Remove instrument cluster towards driver's side between steering wheel and dash panel.InstallingInstallation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:– Continue to follow the instructions on the display of -VAS 5051B- for a new instrument cluster.Tightening torque file:///C:/ElsaWin/graphics/wi/A90-0199.png ComponentNmInstrument cluster to dash panel

[kite]

Have you tried resetting the clock.
On my car,not an A3, I have the date under the time and there is an option to not display the date..

[strongbow128]

How do you hide the date, I've tried to change the time which I can do but not sure if you can hide the temp display

[kite]

when pulling the knob to change the clock, after setting the clock and moving on to change the date, the date dissappears.

[strongbow128]

Tried that but once the time is set it doesn't go to any date or temp,

[kite]

Well looks like time for a fault code read.

[strongbow128]

What's best fault code readers and where can I get one from

[kite]

Have a look in the vagcom section for a member in your area.

[Brian566]

Have you tried resetting the clock.
On my car,not an A3, I have the date under the time and there is an option to not display the date..

This is only a option if you have DIS