2010 GTI 155 SE Gauge Cluster Question

[weave]

Just ordered a new gauge cluster as the old one is not readable to due the sun killing the lcd. After I replace it do I need to do anything to make it work or is it plug and play?

 

[xspook]

I believe it's plug and play, but the hours will read 0.

 

[weave]

Can the dealer set the hours to match the old one?

 

[ski-d00]

Definitely NOT plug and play. Will need to be flashed using BUDS for the correct model and then it will need to be married to the ECU which can be done with BUDS or another aftermarket software program. The flash has to be done using BUDS due to copyright law.

No, the dealer can't change the hours on the cluster. It will read 0. For your year, hours are kept in both the ECU and the cluster.

 

[xspook]

Can the dealer set the hours to match the old one?

On a 2011 GTI, the dealer was able to set the hours on a new gauge for me.

 

[ski-d00]

Correct, completely different gauge in 2011. On that gauge, it doesn't keep hours at all. It only reads the hours from the ECU which can be changed on those and newer models.

The only gauges that are plug and play are the 2005 and older on the 4tecs.

 

[weave]

I assume that they flash it after it’s installed?

what should I expect to pay and how long should it take?

 

[ski-d00]

Yes, flashed after installed. The ski won't run without the flash and marrying.

If someone buys the gauge from me, I do it for free but most dealers will probably charge one hour of service. It usually takes about 5-10 minutes.

 

[weave]

Thank you for all the info.

 

[tonydiato]

Yes, flashed after installed. The ski won't run without the flash and marrying.

If someone buys the gauge from me, I do it for free but most dealers will probably charge one hour of service. It usually takes about 5-10 minutes.

Sorry to bother you. What do you think these fault codes are? I just bought a brand new battery last august and my service guy said it is bad already and I need a new one. I only used it twice.

 

[ski-d00]

Unlikely but possible it is bad if you bought a cheap battery or the wrong size battery. Those faults aren't pointing to a bad battery.

 

[weave]

Getting the old gauge out was NOT fun..... at least I was able to get the bezel and deflector off without breaking any tabs.

I am surprised at the lack of "how to" videos on the WWW for these things.

 

[weave]

Dealer flashed and married new cluster today. Charged me 1/2 hour labor which was $60

Happy times

 

[weave]

Put ski back in the water this past weekend after a ton of repairs and maintenance. Running like a new ski and hit consistent 60-62 mph on good water. Was nice to actually read the cluster for a change.