Control Unit failure

[pjor]

Have just tried to turn control panel unit on and no life/display. Hasn't been used for a couple of weeks and control knob issue commonly discussed on forums had been present for a while but could still be used with patience.
Panel isn't original - previous owner replaced unit in 2015.
If anyone has any suggestions would be much appreciated.
I've read previous threads which cover issues with knob and deteriorating display but can't find anything relating to no display.
Worst case scenario would be replacement unit - if so does anyone have experience of sourcing replacement/cost etc.
I've just removed unit so if anyone could recommend UK based repair service that would also be great. I have tried to contact electronic equipmentrepair but no response so far.

 

[WelshGas]

Have just tried to turn control panel unit on and no life/display. Hasn't been used for a couple of weeks and control knob issue commonly discussed on forums had been present for a while but could still be used with patience.
Panel isn't original - previous owner replaced unit in 2015.
If anyone has any suggestions would be much appreciated.
I've read previous threads which cover issues with knob and deteriorating display but can't find anything relating to no display.
Worst case scenario would be replacement unit - if so does anyone have experience of sourcing replacement/cost etc.
I've just removed unit so if anyone could recommend UK based repair service that would also be great. I have tried to contact electronic equipmentrepair but no response so far.

Are batteries charged?

 

[OllieCollieCali]

There is a great UK based repair company, I have sent my panel off to twice now and come back good as new and great service.
He is also a member on here - @ElectronicEquipmentRepair
Contact Ed at https://www.electronicequipmentrepair.com/case-studies-electronic-repairs-equipment

 

[pjor]

Are batteries charged?

Thanks for pointing out. Have just reconnected unit and turned engine on and it's sprung into life. Sorry to have failed to engage my brain and thanks for doing it for me.
While on, do you know if replacing knob is a straightforward job?
Thanks again

 

[pjor]

There is a great UK based repair company, I have sent my panel off to twice now and come back good as new and great service.
He is also a member on here - @ElectronicEquipmentRepair
Contact Ed at https://www.electronicequipmentrepair.com/case-studies-electronic-repairs-equipment

Thanks for the post. It was them I emailed

 

[WelshGas]

Thanks for pointing out. Have just reconnected unit and turned engine on and it's sprung into life. Sorry to have failed to engage my brain and thanks for doing it for me.
While on, do you know if replacing knob is a straightforward job?
Thanks again

It is .Difficult part is removing Control Panel, which you have done.

How-To Guide - Replacing Control Panel Knob Guide

Replacing the Control Panel Knob - Full Photo Guide.

vwcaliforniaclub.com

 

[pjor]

It is .Difficult part is removing Control Panel, which you have done.

How-To Guide - Replacing Control Panel Knob Guide

Replacing the Control Panel Knob - Full Photo Guide.

vwcaliforniaclub.com

 

[pjor]

Thanks again.
Do you know what permissions are required to download the guide?
Also, are replacement knobs easily sourced?

 

[WelshGas]

Thanks again.
Do you know what permissions are required to download the guide?
Also, are replacement knobs easily sourced?

VIP membership is required. Replacements can be sourced from Forum Shop or eBay I believe.

 

[pchmlk]

I just replaced my button:

Control panel button failure - easy to fix!

Just a big thank you to this forum really! My button started to fail and with a couple of upcoming trips, I was a little worried we’d be without a working roof and/or the fridge/heating etc. £10 for a button from the forum’s shop and this YouTube video plus a £8 set of torx drivers and the...

vwcaliforniaclub.com

Really easy, I’d encourage anyone to do it.

 

[pjor]

Brilliant. Thanks for this. I'll get replacement knob ordered today. Thanks for all the helpful posts

 

[Michele Alvino]

Ho appena provato ad accendere l'unità del pannello di controllo e niente vita/display. Non è stato utilizzato per un paio di settimane e il problema della manopola di controllo di cui si parla spesso sui forum era presente da un po', ma potrebbe ancora essere utilizzato con pazienza.
Il pannello non è originale: il precedente proprietario lo ha sostituito nel 2015.
Se qualcuno ha dei suggerimenti, li apprezzerei molto.
Ho letto discussioni precedenti che trattano problemi con la manopola e il deterioramento del display, ma non sono riuscito a trovare nulla relativo alla mancanza del display.
Lo scenario peggiore sarebbe la sostituzione dell'unità. In tal caso, qualcuno ha esperienza in materia di reperimento di pezzi di ricambio/costo, ecc.
Ho appena rimosso l'unità, quindi se qualcuno potesse consigliarmi un servizio di riparazione con sede nel Regno Unito, sarebbe fantastico. Ho provato a contattare electronic equipmentrepair ma finora non ho ricevuto risposta.

Ciao, io l'ho appena sostituita 1121,00 euro in VW

 

[Michele Alvino]

Ciao, io l'ho appena sostituita 1121,00 euro in VW

Facendo io il lavoro

 

[matienzo]

If you are not too bothered about having the original look knob, you can order a 6mm spline, 19.7mm diameter amplifier knob from Rapid Electronics on eBay. Don't order the 3D printed ones advertised elsewhere, they are the wrong material so do not fit the splines very well.

 

[matienzo]

If you are not too bothered about having the original look knob, you can order a 6mm spline, 19.7mm diameter amplifier knob from Rapid Electronics on eBay. Don't order the 3D printed ones advertised elsewhere, they are the wrong material so do not fit the splines very well.

I should have said these cost £3.19!

 

[pjor]

I should have said these cost £3.19!

Thanks for your message. Ended up fitting one of the 3d printed knobs - not a great fit but managed to get it to work. I'll take your advice and order one from Rapid Electronics