Multifunction Display

chappers849 · 13-07-2008, 22:48

Where the car displays mpg etc in the multi functional display between the rev counter and the speedo, i now have what looks like 1 black horizontal line. Are these units replaceable ? Is it easy to do or is it expensive ?

thanks

Bluefox · 14-07-2008, 08:21

I'm assuming you don't mean Maxidot - and it's the LCD screen on the rev counter?

In any case I suspect this isn't replaceable, probably going to need new clocks. Don't quote me on that though

**mannyo** · 14-07-2008, 08:34

The unit itself is not replaceable, and to fix it you will need a complete new dashpod. The display is part of the instrument circuit board and not separate.

kbn144 · 14-07-2008, 09:15

dis-connect the clocks and re-connect them and they should come back on ! but it sounds like you got a fault with them

chappers849 · 14-07-2008, 09:17

Sorry i think i mean the maxi dot display in between the clocks, it's the one that shows the radio station in the top section, mpg in the middle and temperature in the bottom section.

Do i need a new instrument cluster then ?

chappers849 · 14-07-2008, 13:25

anybody ?

**mannyo** · 14-07-2008, 13:40

See my post number 3 above, the maxidot cannot be fixed only replaced by swapping the whole dashpod.

chappers849 · 14-07-2008, 14:48

thanks, are these dashpods easyish to get out and swap for another ?

SJFISHER67 · 14-07-2008, 20:27

When you say black line, do you mean that the whole thing isnt working? As mine has two small black lines on it, very feint, at the bottom where the display for the gear would be if i had an auto.

As far as I am aware, this is normal.

One other thing, if you shine a light at the little dot by the '0' on the speedometer, the central display gets brighter!

Bluefox · 14-07-2008, 21:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by mannyo

See my post number 3 above, the maxidot cannot be fixed only replaced by swapping the whole dashpod.

I thought you could retro-fit Maxidot?

**mannyo** · 14-07-2008, 22:24

Yes you can retrofit, but this involves changing the whole dashpod not just swapping out the centre section.

I dont know how much the superb cluster will be though, quiet expensive if sourced through a dealer. You could try sending a PM to VRSTU and see if he can source one elsewhere.

chappers849 · 18-07-2008, 11:57

If i can get the garage to get me a replacement Dashpod can anyone tell me if they are easy to fit ? If you remove the cowling around the steering wheel are there screws under there to remove the dashpod instrument cluster or is it a bit more involved than that ?
thanks

**mannyo** · 18-07-2008, 12:00

I am not sure how the superb pod is removed, but to carryout the physical swap you will need the 4 digit SKC for both the current dashpod and the replacement, along with both the car keys as these will need to be paired to the replacement pod. The easiest way is to ask your dealer to carryout the swap, as their diagnostic system has a guided function for this, otherwise you will need to use VAG-COM and manually configure everything.

smstext · 18-07-2008, 12:04

it in theory should be like the octy.

chappers849 · 22-07-2008, 22:12

i have managed to find a set of clocks for my superb for £100 second hand as dealer wanted £590 +vat!!!!! But before i purchase them, does anyone know if a second hand set of clocks can be programmed for my car as i hae been told that they can only be programmed once (mileage i think), is this correct does anybody know ?

thanks

Bluefox · 23-07-2008, 13:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by mannyo

I am not sure how the superb pod is removed, but to carryout the physical swap you will need the 4 digit SKC for both the current dashpod and the replacement, along with both the car keys as these will need to be paired to the replacement pod. The easiest way is to ask your dealer to carryout the swap, as their diagnostic system has a guided function for this, otherwise you will need to use VAG-COM and manually configure everything.

I believe Mannyo's covered everything here

**mannyo** · 23-07-2008, 13:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by chappers849

i have managed to find a set of clocks for my superb for £100 second hand as dealer wanted £590 +vat!!!!! But before i purchase them, does anyone know if a second hand set of clocks can be programmed for my car as i hae been told that they can only be programmed once (mileage i think), is this correct does anybody know ?

thanks

The mileage can only be set once using the official tools, so your replacement dashpod (assuming it has the 4 digit SKC you will need) will have the mileage it currently has rather than what yours has. Their maybe some highly illegal way to alter the mileage but thats not for discussion on this forum.

toni4125 · 18-08-2008, 16:50

I think, that It's very complication

Supurbia · 19-08-2008, 01:49

Ooops, probably too late, but did you try taking the battery off for a few hours, it might just be a glitch.

XP3NNY · 19-08-2008, 09:53

Out of interest would it be possible to change the dashboard on 02 plate for the newer one with the white lights?

13-07-2008, 22:48	#1
chappers849 Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 81 Thanks: 9 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Multifunction Display Where the car displays mpg etc in the multi functional display between the rev counter and the speedo, i now have what looks like 1 black horizontal line. Are these units replaceable ? Is it easy to do or is it expensive ? thanks

14-07-2008, 08:21	#2
Bluefox Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire Posts: 751 Thanks: 24 Thanked 29 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Multifunction Display I'm assuming you don't mean Maxidot - and it's the LCD screen on the rev counter? In any case I suspect this isn't replaceable, probably going to need new clocks. Don't quote me on that though __________________ 2003 Superb Classic TDI 130 - Project Diary - Updated 10/10/08 - MOT... passed!

14-07-2008, 08:34	#3
mannyo BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stevenage Herts. Posts: 11,080 Thanks: 34 Thanked 303 Times in 283 Posts	Re: Multifunction Display The unit itself is not replaceable, and to fix it you will need a complete new dashpod. The display is part of the instrument circuit board and not separate. __________________ Manny 2005 Octavia 2.0TDi Elegance combi my skoda website http://www.octaviars.co.uk Join the briskoda.net folding team click Here for more info

14-07-2008, 09:15	#4
kbn144 Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Multifunction Display dis-connect the clocks and re-connect them and they should come back on ! but it sounds like you got a fault with them

14-07-2008, 09:17	#5
chappers849 Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 81 Thanks: 9 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Multifunction Display Sorry i think i mean the maxi dot display in between the clocks, it's the one that shows the radio station in the top section, mpg in the middle and temperature in the bottom section. Do i need a new instrument cluster then ?

14-07-2008, 13:25	#6
chappers849 Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 81 Thanks: 9 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Multifunction Display anybody ?

14-07-2008, 13:40	#7
mannyo BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stevenage Herts. Posts: 11,080 Thanks: 34 Thanked 303 Times in 283 Posts	Re: Multifunction Display See my post number 3 above, the maxidot cannot be fixed only replaced by swapping the whole dashpod. __________________ Manny 2005 Octavia 2.0TDi Elegance combi my skoda website http://www.octaviars.co.uk Join the briskoda.net folding team click Here for more info

14-07-2008, 14:48	#8
chappers849 Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 81 Thanks: 9 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Multifunction Display thanks, are these dashpods easyish to get out and swap for another ?

14-07-2008, 20:27	#9
SJFISHER67 Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Winchester Posts: 650 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Multifunction Display When you say black line, do you mean that the whole thing isnt working? As mine has two small black lines on it, very feint, at the bottom where the display for the gear would be if i had an auto. As far as I am aware, this is normal. One other thing, if you shine a light at the little dot by the '0' on the speedometer, the central display gets brighter! __________________ Skoda Superb 2.0 TDi 'vRS' (It's an Elegance really) 2008 Factory lowered and a boot spoiler!

14-07-2008, 22:24	#11
mannyo BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stevenage Herts. Posts: 11,080 Thanks: 34 Thanked 303 Times in 283 Posts	Re: Multifunction Display Yes you can retrofit, but this involves changing the whole dashpod not just swapping out the centre section. I dont know how much the superb cluster will be though, quiet expensive if sourced through a dealer. You could try sending a PM to VRSTU and see if he can source one elsewhere. __________________ Manny 2005 Octavia 2.0TDi Elegance combi my skoda website http://www.octaviars.co.uk Join the briskoda.net folding team click Here for more info

18-07-2008, 11:57	#12
chappers849 Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 81 Thanks: 9 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Multifunction Display If i can get the garage to get me a replacement Dashpod can anyone tell me if they are easy to fit ? If you remove the cowling around the steering wheel are there screws under there to remove the dashpod instrument cluster or is it a bit more involved than that ? thanks

18-07-2008, 12:00	#13
mannyo BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stevenage Herts. Posts: 11,080 Thanks: 34 Thanked 303 Times in 283 Posts	Re: Multifunction Display I am not sure how the superb pod is removed, but to carryout the physical swap you will need the 4 digit SKC for both the current dashpod and the replacement, along with both the car keys as these will need to be paired to the replacement pod. The easiest way is to ask your dealer to carryout the swap, as their diagnostic system has a guided function for this, otherwise you will need to use VAG-COM and manually configure everything. __________________ Manny 2005 Octavia 2.0TDi Elegance combi my skoda website http://www.octaviars.co.uk Join the briskoda.net folding team click Here for more info

18-07-2008, 12:04	#14
smstext 2.0 FSI Sport. Join Date: May 2007 Location: oxon Posts: 8,344 Thanks: 10 Thanked 237 Times in 215 Posts	Re: Multifunction Display it in theory should be like the octy. __________________ OXON Meet 5 October 2008 click here for more info Briskoda Summer Camp Meet Click Here Czech Road Trip 2009 Click Here

22-07-2008, 22:12	#15
chappers849 Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 81 Thanks: 9 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Multifunction Display i have managed to find a set of clocks for my superb for £100 second hand as dealer wanted £590 +vat!!!!! But before i purchase them, does anyone know if a second hand set of clocks can be programmed for my car as i hae been told that they can only be programmed once (mileage i think), is this correct does anybody know ? thanks

18-08-2008, 16:50	#18
toni4125 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Spain Posts: 10 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Multifunction Display I think, that It's very complication __________________ Toni

19-08-2008, 01:49	#19
Supurbia Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 742 Thanks: 2 Thanked 22 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Multifunction Display Ooops, probably too late, but did you try taking the battery off for a few hours, it might just be a glitch.

19-08-2008, 09:53	#20
XP3NNY Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 43 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Multifunction Display Out of interest would it be possible to change the dashboard on 02 plate for the newer one with the white lights? __________________

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