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  1. 11-13-2019 01:17 PM #1
    messepants
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    Driving without cluster issues?

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    I have a failed instrument cluster that I am thinking of sending to Speedosolutions to be repaired. The person I talked to who was super knowledgeable said the car can be driven with out it which since the car can't communicate with the cluster.

    Does anyone see any issues? Just trying to decide if I need a rental car for the few days it is down.

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    JZ
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  2. 11-13-2019 01:20 PM #2
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    My concern would be inaccurate mileage. So i wouldnt attempt it.

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  3. 11-14-2019 09:11 AM #3
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    Well now the speedo and rev's are acting up so it is basically like driving without a cluster... ha. My understanding is it just an output device in this generation.

    Thinking this will go to Tom tomorrow for diagnosis whom seems super knowledgable and helpful.

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  4. 11-14-2019 10:27 AM #4
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    Interesting to find out, as previous models had the immobilizer in there.
    I just assumed that the car would not start with instrument cluster removed, love to have a definitive answer.
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    Quote Originally Posted by PenttisHSR View Post
    Interesting to find out, as previous models had the immobilizer in there.
    I just assumed that the car would not start with instrument cluster removed, love to have a definitive answer.
    Car will start and run ok without cluster, immobilizer not related with cluster on b8(2008-16).

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    Other: ECU Tune/ VCDS Tweaks/ FL Gearknob/ Soundproofing/ Interior 6D Carbon Wrap/ Rieger Rep Front Bumper Valance/ Basic sound(8) upgrade to "ASS"(9+1) + B/O Sub(in sidepanel)/Tweeters + Activsub/ Efficiency Prog via Cluster & Gateway flash/ Sideskirts/ Window Tint/ Wsp Peeler reps/ License plate & Interior leds
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  6. 11-14-2019 08:23 PM #6
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    So cluster is out and packed up. Car drives fine without the cluster. Going to only drive it if necessary still.

    Kind of weird Audi locks you out of Being able to adapt millage on a used cluster and puts component protection on them but you can drive without it. Ohh well.

    Sending to Tom from speedo solutions and hoping to he can work some magic. Seems like a knowledgeable guy and can do a lot of stuff Audi won’t do.

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  7. 11-26-2019 08:45 PM #7
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    Just thought I would post an update. Tom from Speedosolutions did a great job getting my cluster back up and running for a reasonable cost. Plugged it back in, cleared codes and all is good now. Nice to not have a black hole in the middle of my dash.

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  8. 03-10-2025 06:28 PM #8
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    When you plugged you cluster back in did the mileage update or was it the same mileage when you pulled the cluster out?

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