FS: MKIV Full FIS Euro Sport Cluster

gmenounos

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'99.5 Golf GLS, '01 Jetta GLX Wagon (TDI conversion)
FS: MKIV Full FIS Euro Sport Clusters

ColorMFA

A while ago I bought 5 ColorMFA boards ( http://colormfa.ru/en/ ). Thus far I've installed them in 2 personal clusters and 1 for a customer.

I have 2 remaining. They are not for sale all by themselves but if anyone is interested in buying a MKIV Jetta/Golf cluster with a ColorMFA installed then I can build one for you. The price is $475 USD including shipping to the lower 48. Why so expensive? The boards cost about $200, you have to pay in advance and wait 3-6 months to receive one. Then you need an existing MKIV cluster to install it in and the assembly is difficult (I would estimate that it takes me about 15 hours to build/test one), shipping/insurance ends up being another $25 on top of that and I'm on the hook for answering your pre and post purchase questions.

If you're comfortable with soldering very small components, aren't in too much of a hurry, are willing to risk breaking your cluster (or have a spare) and don't mind getting support through the ColorMFA message boards (they're actually pretty responsive) then you can order a board here: http://colormfa.ru/forum/viewtopic.php?t=386&language=en (click the "+ in English" button).
If you're wondering what's involved in building one, the assembly instructions are here: http://www.colormfa.ru/download/MK4_B5_ColorMFA_Install_Guide.pdf

On the other hand, if you want one sooner and/or don't have the soldering expertise, I can build one for you. It takes me about 2 weeks and I would need a $200 deposit up front to start. The balance would be due when I'm ready to ship it to you. Here are some photos I took while building the most recent one: https://photos.app.goo.gl/UDyJRVHcvthBc4KR9

You can choose standard (1J0) or sport (1J5) faces and needles and can choose from the various cluster EEPROM options (lit needles, linear temperature gauge, needle sweep, etc.). I don't offer more extreme customizations such as changing the backlight color, reversing the odometer/clock LCDs or non-MKIV faces/needles. If you want something like that, you can try "Clusters by Litke" (who I have no affiliation with):
https://www.facebook.com/Clustersby...option-for-parts-and-service/355772084757745/

Feel free to PM or email me any questions. Also, check out the ColorMFA web site (be sure to click the British flag at the top so you get the English version) and the operating manual: http://colormfa.ru/download/colormfa_b31_en.pdf

Other Clusters

For the current list of clusters available: http://www.bitfab.com/tdi

If you buy one of my clusters and can travel to the Boston area, I can do all the non-wiring work for free. That would include replacing your existing cluster, setting the correct mileage and coding. However, if your car is not already wired for a FIS/MFA cluster, you'll need to do the wiring yourself or find someone to do it for you. Installing a FIS/MFA stalk requires removing your steering wheel and airbag and I'm not willing to accept the liability of messing with your airbag.

If your car is not already set up for an MFA/FIS cluster you will need to source and install the wiring, temperature sensor and wiper stalk.

Installation instructions are here: https://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=48366

You can even make this work in a 99.5 but it will require adding an immobilizer coil and transponder chip plus a couple of resistors and some wire. If you have a 99.5 and buy a cluster from me, I can program the transponder chip and include it for an extra $25 along with wiring instructions. You would need to source the immobilizer coil yourself.

Thanks for looking,

Greg
 
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gmenounos

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'99.5 Golf GLS, '01 Jetta GLX Wagon (TDI conversion)
Sold! But if you were interested, I will be listing more soon including MFA (half-height) and non-sport models.
 

dirtride

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Apr 30, 2013
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GROK-west coast, USA
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2003 Golf
Just finished this upgrade on my 03 Golf bought from this vendor. All went VERY well with outstanding support from the vendor!!

I would definately recommend this upgrade to anyone interested in having the features described in post #1. I understand he still has a few clusters available for sale/install.
 

young lad

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Jan 10, 2016
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Albany, NY
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2003 GLS Jetta tdi
Bought a cluster from this vendor a couple months back, great guy!!! He will try his best to make sure you are happy with item! If you are interested in a full fis this is the guy to buy from!
BUMP!
 

gmenounos

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Watertown, MA, USA
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'99.5 Golf GLS, '01 Jetta GLX Wagon (TDI conversion)
The lack of space in my basement finally exceeded my lack of time so I'm selling clusters again. See http://bitfab.com/tdi for current inventory.

One recent development is that some clever folks have discovered how to patch many of the MKIV clusters to enable needle-sweep. See http://www.users.on.net/~graeme86/sweep501/sweep501.html and http://www.users.on.net/~graeme86/sweep503/sweep503.html for details. All future clusters that I sell will, if possible, have needle sweep enabled - unless you don't want it.

If I sold you a cluster in the past, I'll be happy to enable needle-sweep (if possible) for free, but you'll have to pay postage both ways or be in the Boston, MA area.

Greg
 

3L3M3NT

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Jun 16, 2008
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Sturgeon Bay, WI
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04 Jetta GLS TDI, 04 RTDI

gmenounos

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Watertown, MA, USA
TDI
'99.5 Golf GLS, '01 Jetta GLX Wagon (TDI conversion)
Yes, I know about the ColorMFA, but it takes months to order one and then requires tearing apart the cluster to install. I'm in the process of trying to get one to try out.
 

gmenounos

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If you bought a FIS cluster and are disappointed that the top 2 lines are blank (because you don't have a VW factory double-DIN radio or navigation system or a 3rd party device such as VFIZ or FIS-Control), there is a relatively inexpensive solution if you know which end of a soldering iron to hold:
https://github.com/ibanezgomez/FISBlocks

I've started building one of these and I can confirm that it actually does write text to the top 2 lines of the display. I still need to finish modifying the OBD cable so I can try it out in the car. Anyway, it looks like a very cool project, it's open source and the parts currently cost less than $25!
 

gmenounos

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Watertown, MA, USA
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'99.5 Golf GLS, '01 Jetta GLX Wagon (TDI conversion)
If you have been having trouble getting a 3LB (3-Line BUS) or CAN device to display text/graphics on your FIS cluster, this may help. The first 2 digits of the cluster soft coding needs to be >= 16 when using 3LB and < 16 when using CAN. Then you need to recode the CAN gateway with the same value that it's already set to. This will cause it to rescan the CAN bus, forgetting devices that no longer exist and learning new ones that it finds. It seems that if a cluster was once used with a CAN radio/Navi (say on a workbench or in a different car), it will refuse to recognize data coming over the 3LB until you recode the CAN gateway and make it realize that the radio is no longer there.

See here for more detailed info: http://www.bitfab.com/Help
 
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