Let's move on to the next step: Color DIS

65961 Views 93 Replies 27 Participants Last post by major27, Jun 7, 2010

AudiA4B6US

Discussion Starter · Apr 21, 2005

I just saw a question on AudiWorld about the color DIS. Since retrofitting the RNS-E is no problem anymore and thanks to Proxus the XM question got answered too, the next logical step would be to get the color FIS. One reason is because the red FIS sometimes doesn't display street names properly. The other reason because it looks really nice.

On ebay.de there are once in a while clusters with color FIS. But they are always with km/h instead of miles/h and they are in most cases missing the PIN to get it coded.

I tried to get an answer on the German boards but they always talk about replacing the whole cluster and recoding, but never about replacing only the little LCD in the middle.

Anybody here who played with this mod and tried to upgrade to the color DIS? Or is the only way to pay $700-800 and get a new one from a dealer?

21 - 40 of 94 Posts

ober

· #21 · May 2, 2005

S4atlast! said:
What year S4 is that from?

I don't know the year. I have just found this entry on ebay.de. The description says that it has 49.900 km and that it is from a S4 (US version).

powertony

· #22 · May 4, 2005

Hi guys..

I recently ordered a dashboard at Ebay, but unfortunately I got one with mileage instead of km/h.

The current mileage is 18.300 and it's equipped with a COLOR DIS !!!

I'm from Europe, and I'm not into 'miles', so I can offer it to you guys.
I paid â‚¬ 120,00.. The shipping costs to the US are 13 euro. The average delivery time is about 2 weeks.

If you're interested I can send some pictures...

Regards,
Tony

See less See more

AudiA4B6US

Discussion Starter · #23 · May 4, 2005

Welcome powertony,

Can you post the part number of the instrument cluster and whether or not you have the VIN from the previous car or the login code? Without login code it will be difficult to configure the ECU but if you have the VIN a dealer may be able to look up the login code online.

Thanks,
Dirk

powertony

· #24 · May 4, 2005

Hi guys,

I'm sorry I forgot to mention the most important thing!
The partnumber is 8E0 920 930 .. unfortunately no Vehicle Identification Number (yet).

Is it very important to know the VIN?

German Driver

· #25 · May 5, 2005

If someone locates the the Euro DIS and cluster they could always transplant the gauge overlay. Pictures in the link below show it can be disassembled.

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1830758

David

· #26 · May 5, 2005

I believe you either need the code or a very good dealer and the VIN to match the cluster up with the car.

David

David

· #27 · May 5, 2005

Is the part number LX? I couldn't find an L. I assume it's the 170mph.

GTi 1.8Turbo said:
I have a UK S4 cluster with less than 50miles if anyone intrested...
8E0 920 980 L

AudiA4B6US

Discussion Starter · #28 · May 5, 2005

David said:
Is the part number LX? I couldn't find an L. I assume it's the 170mph.

GTi 1.8Turbo said:

I have a UK S4 cluster with less than 50miles if anyone intrested...
8E0 920 980 L

Click to expand...

IIRC the X just means it's a refurbished replacement, the one without the X is the new part...

David

· #29 · May 5, 2005

Tony is there a letter after that number? All the 930 parts I have looked at are KPH and there isn't one with out a letter after the number.

David

David

· #30 · May 5, 2005

Sorry just checked. The X means it's an exchange part meaning you can get a reduction on the new part. There is no L listed in ETKA. I guess you just have to know to look for LX.

David

David

· #31 · May 5, 2005

I guess the original question of this post still stands. Has anyone tried switching the colour display for the standard. If the clusters can be pulled apart could the display itself be swapped?

I'd be willing to ty if somone would sell me one cheap enough.

I do have a few items worth trading if anyone is looking to barter their cluster to a good cause.

David

GTi 1.8Turbo

· #32 · May 5, 2005

4

From what i understand, Audi does not sell other than ref clusters from the spare parts... I guessing that becuase ETKA only shows X clusters...

The cluster has 29miles (47KM)... Still less than 60miles (100KM) so you can put the actual car milage...

I bought it for my 2003 A4... But i've sold my A4 before install this cluster... However, i tried it (without any adaption) to see if it's at least work... And it does!

I've installed Nav+ (CD Based) and i have the TMC-Box... By simply plugging this cluster, i was able to see my DIS info in colors without even changing the cluster/Nav+ coding! I went to "Demo" mode in my Nav+ to see the arrows and took some pictures...

Usually, clusters have the login code (or SKC), i don't have this code for the cluster nor my A4...

See less See more

AudiA4B6US

Discussion Starter · #33 · May 6, 2005

David said:
I guess the original question of this post still stands. Has anyone tried switching the colour display for the standard. If the clusters can be pulled apart could the display itself be swapped?

The guys over at audi4ever.at are working on this too. It's in German but if there is something new I will post it here.

http://www.audi4ever.at/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=24044&start=59

David

· #34 · May 7, 2005

Oh my, wish I spoke (well read) german. I have way to many small projects on the go right now but I should be wrapping up soon. I ordered the Audi bumper antenna for my handsfree/bluetooth install. Once thats all done on to this one if there is any encouraging news.

David

goldtape

· #35 · May 7, 2005

Part # for US A4 3.0 color DIS?

Hi, can anyone tell me the part # for a US 2004 A4 3.0 color DIS? Also, anyone know ballpark price for (1) part, (2) dealer install. Thanks.

AudiA4B6US

Discussion Starter · #36 · May 7, 2005

The numbers are between 600 and 800 $US plus 1 hour at the dealer to get it swapped and programmed. I got this part number for a 3.0 B6: 8E0 920 981 DV, but it would be better to get it from the dealer who is going to install it. he can check based on your VIN what exactly you need.

goldtape

· #37 · May 9, 2005

Any consequences to driving with cluster disconnected?

Are there any negative consequences to driving with my instrument cluster disconnected, e.g. impact to odometer? I assume not, but just wanted to check. Curious - where does the vehicle store the official mileage?

AudiA4B6US

Discussion Starter · #38 · May 9, 2005

You shouldn't be ale to drive with your instrument cluster disconnected. The immobilizer is in there and the CAN gateway, it's like the main hub in your car and without it none of the devices can talk to each other.

German Driver

· #39 · May 10, 2005

AudiA4B6US said:
The numbers are between 600 and 800 $US plus 1 hour at the dealer to get it swapped and programmed. I got this part number for a 3.0 B6: 8E0 920 981 DV, but it would be better to get it from the dealer who is going to install it. he can check based on your VIN what exactly you need.

I did something similar to this on my previous Dodge Durango. I had to have a certified agent come and do the diagnostics and change the odometer. It was a huge ordeal and the cost was way beyond what I anticipated. This however was Dodge's doings so Audi might do things differently. Apparently not all techs are able to perform this task and must have a license. Just thought I would share my experieinces.

AudiA4B6US

Discussion Starter · #40 · May 10, 2005

I went to the dealer today to talk me out of this. He did a pretty good job when he said the cluster would be $800 (already including a small discount and tax and the core charge for the missing return part) and 1 hour (another $160) would be sufficient to get it installed. I thanked him for the quote and drove back thinking that the red cluster is not that bad at all. Does anybody know if Clairparts sells clusters?

21 - 40 of 94 Posts

This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.