c3k
Veteran Member
First off, this isn't a TDI, but actually a '96 VR6 Passat. I'm posting here because the B3/B4 section on Vortex is but a ghost town and I'm sure some of you gurus can aid in this diagnosis.
I'm in the process of restoring a VR6 sedan back into running order. I just finished replacing the head gasket and timing chains and started buttoning everything together. Upon putting a new battery into the car I noticed the cluster was dead. No mileage, or time. Granted, I've only owned the car for a couple months now and I this was the first time I attempted to power it up. My initial assumption was a dead cluster.
No matter, there were 2 other B4 VRs in the junkyard I frequent that had their clusters still. I installed both and much to my surprise, neither of them illuminated either.
I'm very aware of the A3/B4 cluster voltage issues, but it seems incredibly coincidental that all 3 of the clusters at my disposal have succumbed to this failure. Is there any common issue that could prevent my cluster harness from receiving power? I've checked all the grounds around the dash and fuse box connections, however, much to my dismay everything was in order.
-Connor
I'm in the process of restoring a VR6 sedan back into running order. I just finished replacing the head gasket and timing chains and started buttoning everything together. Upon putting a new battery into the car I noticed the cluster was dead. No mileage, or time. Granted, I've only owned the car for a couple months now and I this was the first time I attempted to power it up. My initial assumption was a dead cluster.
No matter, there were 2 other B4 VRs in the junkyard I frequent that had their clusters still. I installed both and much to my surprise, neither of them illuminated either.
I'm very aware of the A3/B4 cluster voltage issues, but it seems incredibly coincidental that all 3 of the clusters at my disposal have succumbed to this failure. Is there any common issue that could prevent my cluster harness from receiving power? I've checked all the grounds around the dash and fuse box connections, however, much to my dismay everything was in order.
-Connor