Golf III L4-2.0L (ABA) (1995)
Multi-function indicator mode select switch (E 86), memory switch (E 109) and wiring, checking.
If mode select switch (E 86), memory switch (E 109), and wiring check OK, replace instrument cluster.
2.2.2 Memories cannot be cancelled or are permanently cancelled (do not store information)
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Switch ignition on
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Set memory switch (E 109) to position 1:
Time is displayed
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Press mode select switch once:
Driving time (stored value) is displayed
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Slide memory switch (E 109) fully left from position 1 to position 0 and hold for longer than 1 second:
The display goes to 0:00 and changes to 0:01 after 1 minute
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If function is OK, slide memory switch (E 109) fully right past position 2 to position 0 and hold for longer than
1 second
The display goes to 0:00 and changes to 0:01 after 1 minute
If one or both memories cannot be cancelled,
See Multi-function indicator mode select switch (E 86), memory switch (E 109) and wiring, checking,
If the mode select switch (E 86), memory switch (E 109), and wiring is OK:
Replace instrument cluster.
2.3 Driving time remains at 0:00
See Multi-function indicator mode select switch (E 86), memory switch (E 109) and wiring, checking,
If the mode select switch (E 86), memory switch (E 109) and wiring is OK:
Replace instrument cluster.
2.4 Driving distance remains at 0
If the speedometer (G 21) is also malfunctioning , see Vehicle Speed Sensor, speedometer (G 22), checking,
If the wiring and pulses from Vehicle Speed Sensor (G 22) are OK:
See Multi-function indicator mode select switch (E 86), memory switch (E 109) and wiring, checking,
If the mode select switch (E 86), memory switch (E 109) and wiring is OK, replace instrument cluster.
2.5 Driving distance not accurate
Deviations up to max. ± 4% between actual and calculated driving distance are permissible. If the deviation is more than 4%, see Vehicle Speed Sensor,
speedometer (G 22), checking.
If the wiring and pulses from the Vehicle Speed Sensor (G 22) are OK, replace instrument cluster.
2.6 Average speed display remains at "0" or display not accurate
Check driving distance display and driving time display . If driving time and distance are also inaccurate, continue troubleshooting with 2.3, 2.4 or 2.5.
If the driving time and distance displays are OK:
Replace instrument cluster.
2.7 Average fuel consumption display not accurate
If the average speed display and driving distance display are also inaccurate, continue troubleshooting with 2.4,2.5 or 2.6.
If the average speed and driving distance displays are OK:
Check fuel consumption signal from engine control module (see Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC), checking using
VAG 1551, Repair Group 01, Fuel Injection and Ignition Repair Manual).
If the consumption signal from engine control module is OK: Check wiring from engine control module to instrument
cluster according to wiring diagram. If the wiring is OK: Replace instrument cluster.
2.8 Oil temperature display inaccurate
See Oil temperature display checking.
2.9 Outside (ambient) temperature display inaccurate
See Outside (ambient) temperature display. checking.