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Instrument Cluster
Skoda Octavia I
made on a 20V turbo built in 2000
It is a well-known problem of Instrument I would advise you to get all the stated tools and
Clusters from Skoda, VW, Seat, should these to take enough time for the procedure. Do it
malfunctions be indicated at your car step-by-step and above all: be self-confident!
temporarily or permanent. The reason for the
malfunction is a so-called cold solder joint Many people have already succeeded in this repair.
on the circuit board of your Instrument Cluster.
Demounting of the Instrument Cluster
A A
Important notice:
B
4. Remove the black cover (B).Pull it to you and
jiggle if neccesary to loosen the clips.
E
Use screwdriver as
a lever for loosening
the Instrument Cluster
from holders easier.
Demounting of the Instrument Cluster
G
7. The Instrument Cluster is now only held by
F
the two cable looms (F). Cautiously turn the
Instrument Cluster to the side for loosening
the cables.
F
Deconstruction of the
Instrument Cluster
K
Remove needles
L
14. Take away the black covers (L) from the needles.
That is really hard to do and you might destroy
some small bolts underneath the covers.
No problem! You can use some superglue to
fix the covers back on the needles after the
repair.
20. Now you you can test if your soldering was 21. Mounting your Instrument Cluster is to be
successful. Put the needle of the refuelling made according to steps 1-18 vice versa.
indicator softly onto the circuit board and take
it to your car.
Plug the both connectors in turn your ignition
key on.
Less solder has been used for the solder bridge. The
result: the solder joint is not strong enough!