MFA: Darkening in Heat - Explained

Hello everyone,

I have an Audi A6 Avant, manufactured in 1998, with the AFB engine.

The MFA (Multi-Function Assembly) will become darker at warm temperatures or after being in operation for a while.
Completely black in color, especially during the summer.
Do you have any ideas for a cheap repair?

JO

Hello.

Sorry, but only a new combination instrument will help. This is an old Audi problem; even the first VW models without CAN bus had this issue!

It's best to check with a recycling center to see if they have any combination ovens available.

Sure, here is the translation of the text from German to English:

"MFG" is an abbreviation for "Mit freundlichen Grüßen," which means "Sincerely" or "Best regards" in English.

'Cost-effective' is a broad term, but a new display can be installed for a price range of €150 - €250. For example, with companies like these: http://www.tachopix.de/mprices.xml?!, or Mr. Felske from the Netherlands: http://www.tacho-felske.de/5003.html.

Or, at an auction house, you could bid on and acquire another one with a fully functional MFA .

Hello.

Yes, I meant a kobold from the auction house, because a new one from a vendor is unaffordable.

http://www.fhp-tuning.de/Seiten/pixelfehler.htm

Here's another page with somewhat more moderate prices. However, I haven't tested any of the ones mentioned here, nor can I say anything about their work. Please keep this in mind.