MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: J12spk on May 05, 2014, 09:37:13 pm

Title: What happens if I remove my cluster?
Post by: J12spk on May 05, 2014, 09:37:13 pm
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
Title: Re: What happens if I remove my cluster?
Post by: Pikey Motorsports on May 05, 2014, 09:41:01 pm
Not as far as i can remember
Title: Re: What happens if I remove my cluster?
Post by: mvb12 on May 05, 2014, 10:48:19 pm
Nothing I believe. Had mjne out before and no need for vaggy.
Title: Re: What happens if I remove my cluster?
Post by: mvb12 on May 05, 2014, 10:48:40 pm
Nothing I believe. Had mine out before and no need for vaggy.
Title: Re: What happens if I remove my cluster?
Post by: GTI-Pirelli on May 05, 2014, 10:57:16 pm
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!
Title: Re: What happens if I remove my cluster?
Post by: xjay1337 on May 05, 2014, 11:50:12 pm
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.
Title: Re: What happens if I remove my cluster?
Post by: J12spk on May 06, 2014, 09:31:28 am
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!
 :stupid:
Title: Re: What happens if I remove my cluster?
Post by: xjay1337 on May 06, 2014, 02:08:35 pm
Oh, well next time i'll not bother to try to help out and spend the time i have reading instead.  :happy2:
Title: Re: What happens if I remove my cluster?
Post by: J12spk on May 06, 2014, 02:30:30 pm
Surely it takes seconds to read then tailor your reply to the needs of the request?  :signLOL: :happy2:
Title: Re: What happens if I remove my cluster?
Post by: stuart-88 on May 06, 2014, 06:50:54 pm
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.
Title: Re: What happens if I remove my cluster?
Post by: biffobear on May 06, 2014, 06:52:41 pm
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!
 :stupid:
why :rolleye:
Title: Re: What happens if I remove my cluster?
Post by: J12spk on May 06, 2014, 08:29:07 pm
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!
 :stupid:
why :rolleye:


?
Title: Re: What happens if I remove my cluster?
Post by: biffobear on May 06, 2014, 09:08:54 pm
Why? Its like saying "I need to run some cable through the bulkhead, so I will take the engine out to make it easier"
Title: Re: What happens if I remove my cluster?
Post by: J12spk on May 06, 2014, 09:09:44 pm
 :congrats:
Title: Re: What happens if I remove my cluster?
Post by: doylebros on May 06, 2014, 09:13:47 pm
Why worry, you need to do the coding for the camera so still need VCDS!
Title: Re: What happens if I remove my cluster?
Post by: xjay1337 on May 07, 2014, 12:29:15 am
Why do you need to run a reversing camera cable from your head unit to behind your dash cluster... run it down the center console like everyone else.

Or yeah, engine out job!  :party:
Title: Re: What happens if I remove my cluster?
Post by: J12spk on May 07, 2014, 09:16:08 am
Not with the kenwood dnx


Sorry XJAY the VW god  :notworthy:, just following this how to guide
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,10027.0.html thats what they are there for arn't they?
Title: Re: What happens if I remove my cluster?
Post by: xjay1337 on May 07, 2014, 11:25:57 am
If you were following the guide you wouldn't have the question about the cluster!!!

I'm not the vw god i leave that for Richard  :ashamed: :ashamed: :ashamed:
Title: Re: What happens if I remove my cluster?
Post by: J12spk on May 07, 2014, 04:28:16 pm
I don't believe it says you do or don't have any issue with removing the cluster hence the need to ask the question on a forum where people help each other out with their knowledge not take it as an opportunity to make bull crap smart arsed comments!