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1997 Audi A4 1.8tq auto....lost odometer, but I got it back

Driving yesterday I stopped for gas. While attempting to reset the trip meter I noticed that my odometer was totally dark. I shut off the ignition and turned it back on but it was still dark. DOOM has set upon it! I was not happy and thought I needed another display/speedo cluster. Ebay was going to be my friend again! lol

Searched the internet and saw a post about an A6 with the same issue and it was only a bulb. Opened up the Bentley and sure enough they show a bulb for my A4's odometer. It was easier to change than the spark plugs!

Now my In 01 is blinking! Time for the oil change or maybe when I unplugged the instruments it reset. I thought that this was in the ECM/ECU though!

Just sharing my story!

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dave AKA vwdoc1
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how/where did you get to that bulb.

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Ken Tukyfriedturkey

Pull out and lower Steering Wheel. Carefully pull the plastic trim covering up the two little screws that hold the instrument cluster. Remove those 2 screws and pull the instrument cluster out. Disconnect about 4 wiring plugs from the rear of the cluster and then it free to replace any bulb. The bulb holder I used needle nose pliers to twist aloose. Dealer has new bulbs and I have the part # of the bulb I used, if you need it. Remarkable easy!!!! I did take some pictures but it is in the Bentley manual too.

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dave AKA vwdoc1

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mike rousealdo rouse

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