T5 SE Overhead display - blank screen

[Mike Frost]

Hi All,

We've had this issue before, usually after winter lay up, but the unit's been on all day and still no detail on the screen.

1 - is there an easy fix?
2 - Can I fix it, or is it a dealer issue?

Very grateful for your pearls of wisdom!

Mike

 

[WelshGas]

Hi All,

We've had this issue before, usually after winter lay up, but the unit's been on all day and still no detail on the screen.

1 - is there an easy fix?
2 - Can I fix it, or is it a dealer issue?

Very grateful for your pearls of wisdom!

Mike

You have 2 options, maybe 3.
1. New unit from VW, 2 yr warranty but expensive £800 or so.
2. 2nd hand unit, if you can find one.
3. Repair via a company in the Netherlands that Forum members speak highly of. The communicate in English.
See Post 4 onwards..

Control panel failure

Does anyone have any updated advice on control panel failures? We have a 2009 Cali. While camping this weekend the control panel became almost unreadable. Lines missing. Fortunately could see just enough to get the roof down! Don’t fancy paying £750+ for replacement/repair and don’t have skills...

vwcaliforniaclub.com

 

[Mike Frost]

Thanks Welsh Gas!

The Netherlands outfit look to be the way to go, people speak well of them.

We've loaded the van up for departure tomorrow am for Devon - we'll go and hope that the display reconstitutes itself - as it has done before - by the time we get to destination. If not, we'll just have to come home again...

 

[flying banana]

Try disconnecting the batteries and reconnecting

 

[westfalia]

Do the lights on the buttons light up
when you turn it on?

 

[susan harringt]

Hi All,

We've had this issue before, usually after winter lay up, but the unit's been on all day and still no detail on the screen.

1 - is there an easy fix?
2 - Can I fix it, or is it a dealer issue?

Very grateful for your pearls of wisdom!

Mike

Thanks Welsh Gas!

The Netherlands outfit look to be the way to go, people speak well of them.

We've loaded the van up for departure tomorrow am for Devon - we'll go and hope that the display reconstitutes itself - as it has done before - by the time we get to destination. If not, we'll just have to come home again...

Hi we have a 2008 t5 cali and had the problem of lines across the control panel making it unreadable. I contacted Verotronics in the netherlands and they said they would look at it. I sent it recorded delivery at a cost of £11 and after a week received an email from them saying it was unrepairable. They charged £25 for looking at it and £25 to send it back plus vat. So, nearly £70 out of pocket and still can't read the panel. The club shop have stopped selling the reconditioned ones and can't get a supply of new so only answer is a vw dealer for a new one or try 1st Coice Spares who will try and source one for you. The serial number is 7H7 906 453 C. I'm currently awaiting delivery of one which they sourced from Germany for £125. Fingers crossed it works! Good luck

 

[susan harringt]

Sorry 1st Choice