DIS dead pixels?

[dickys3]

Is there supposed to be a blank line just above the top line on the DIS? It looks like a row of dead pixels!

Only just noticed it, not sure if it's always been there!

Cheers

 

[Andy_S]

Yes, it's a border between the bottom and top section. The top part turns orange for warnings etc...

 

[sub39h]

apparently they got rid of it for the later versions of DIS, so if it bothers you you could always swap your cluster for a newer one

 

[FranA3]

i have this too its normal as andy says its the separator between the top and bottom displays

 

[dickys3]

Cheers guys.

I don't think we are talking about the same thing though lol.

I'll get a pic up later so u can see what I mean.

Cheers
Rich

 

[dickys3]

Here is a pic guys.

Is this normal?

 

[JamesS4cab]

I have exactly the same on my 57 plate S3 and only noticed it this weekend! I was going to ask exactly the same question - so thank!!

 

[dickys3]

I have exactly the same on my 57 plate S3 and only noticed it this weekend! I was going to ask exactly the same question - so thank!!

No problem glad I can help!

Now all we need to find out is if it's normal? Perhaps if you have the same then it's meant to be like this?

Anyone else with a S3 have the same?

 

[NHN]

yeah that does happen, why not upgrade to white version, that doesnt.

 

[JamesS4cab]

VCDS - does that mean "it happens" - its right - or "it happens" - it needs replacing!?

As my car is under warranty for another 8 weeks, I will get it sorted if needs be!!

Thanks.

 

[BigBird]

Anyone else with a S3 have the same?

Yeah - mine's had it since I got the car 18 months ago. It's not got any worse, so I just forgot all about it really.

If it bothers you - just ask when you go for your final warranty check up...

 

[FranA3]

thats normal every a3 ive been in even my own car has this apart from the new white ones they must have designed it different so nothing to worry about

 

[FranA3]

right just popped outside to get a quick pic soz about the quality but this gives you an idea

 

[Andy_S]

It's just the join between the always red part, and the top part that can turn yellow for warnings....

 

[FranA3]

thats what i thought it was

 

[jungleman]

haha ive never noticed this before!
i would go and look at mine but im far too lazy so will look in the morning haha

 

[Scott]

I'm sure I've seen a similar line on my 09...with the newer DIS which isn't lit up red, so it's hard to notice, but I think it's there

 

[BigBird]

-7°C and the man's takin photos of the DIS for us. Now that's forum dedication...:icon_thumright:

 

[Scott]

I went out earlier to take a pic then realised I had a different DIS lol

 

[FranA3]

-7°C and the man's takin photos of the DIS for us. Now that's forum dedication...:icon_thumright:

it is a bit chilly out there lol but anything to help a fellow member

 

[Finally Got An A3]

I have hose dead pixels, but i'm sure i never used to have them when i first got the car

Also how slow the DIS is in cold weather 8|

 

[chrissy1502002]

I have hose dead pixels, but i'm sure i never used to have them when i first got the car

Also how slow the DIS is in cold weather 8|

Im glad its not just my DIS that is slow in the cold, once the heating has been on for a bit and warmed up it goes back to normal haha

 

[FranA3]

mine does that too

 

[sub39h]

my 2005/54 DIS had this from new, and my used 2006/55 has it too.

It's completely normal

 

[dickys3]

Cheers guys looks like it's completely normal.

I'll add this to the FAQ section at the top of this forum.

 

[NHN]

VCDS - does that mean "it happens" - its right - or "it happens" - it needs replacing!?

As my car is under warranty for another 8 weeks, I will get it sorted if needs be!!

Personally I think its a fault, it shouldnt show any black lines in the display, only red & symbols, for I'd get the warranty to replace it.

My 05 sb for missus has this iirc, but as its out of warranty & its got a white dis going in soon no point bothering audi uk for it

 

[c_w]

My 2006 Sportback has the black divider line too, the next row above the red divider.

 

[Khufu]

Personally I think its a fault, it shouldnt show any black lines in the display, only red & symbols, for I'd get the warranty to replace it.

My 05 sb for missus has this iirc, but as its out of warranty & its got a white dis going in soon no point bothering audi uk for it

So its a fault ALL red DIS's share

 

[jungleman]

haha i forgot about this thread, but mines got it as well