What happens if I remove my cluster?

[J12spk]

Hey all, planning on fitting a rear view cam later this week and when I run the cable to the head unit I wana run it behind the cluster. If I remove the cluster will I get any faults or any problems that I will need vcds when I reinstall it?

James

[Pikey Motorsports]

Not as far as i can remember

[mvb12]

Nothing I believe. Had mjne out before and no need for vaggy.

[mvb12]

Nothing I believe. Had mine out before and no need for vaggy.

[GTI-Pirelli]

I don't know for sure but I would avoid the temptation to turn the ignition on without the cluster connected.

I say this as I once fitted a USB adaptor to my head unit in my last MK5. I tried it out before putting the dash back together. The Airbag warning light came on as I hadn't reconnected the passenger warning light above the air vents. It had to be cleared with VAGCOM as Airbag fault don't self reset.

Having the cluster disconnected might also trigger it as the warning light is in there!

[xjay1337]

You should be able to remove your cluster and plug it back in fine.
Not sure why you'd want to though.

If you plug another in then you'd need to code it.

Jairm converted his dash to white backlit and popped it out without any worry and no issues with his.

[J12spk]

So you don't know why I wana remove my cluster Jay and Silent Bob, did you actually read the thread or just the title then reply? I wana run the cable for the cam behind it!
 

[xjay1337]

Oh, well next time i'll not bother to try to help out and spend the time i have reading instead. 

[J12spk]

Surely it takes seconds to read then tailor your reply to the needs of the request? 

[stuart-88]

You should be able to remove your cluster and plug it back in fine.
Not sure why you'd want to though.

If you plug another in then you'd need to code it.

Jairm converted his dash to white backlit and popped it out without any worry and no issues with his.

We disconnected the battery each time it was removed though.

[biffobear]

So you don't know why I wana remove my cluster Jay and Silent Bob, did you actually read the thread or just the title then reply? I wana run the cable for the cam behind it!
 

why

[J12spk]

So you don't know why I wana remove my cluster Jay and Silent Bob, did you actually read the thread or just the title then reply? I wana run the cable for the cam behind it!
 

why

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[biffobear]

Why? Its like saying "I need to run some cable through the bulkhead, so I will take the engine out to make it easier"

[J12spk]

 

[doylebros]

Why worry, you need to do the coding for the camera so still need VCDS!