A140 Mileage Display Unit fault

[km2007]

Have recently purchased a A140 (2001 model). The mileage display unit seems to be behaving funny.

When I start the car "CC" appears on the display with a beep.

Then I see some very dim characters, but the more I drive they become clearer. Recently drove my car for 3 hours continously and during that time the display was getting clearer and clearer. Finally it was bright and clearly readable.

Turned off the engine started in a few mins it was lost again and after another couple of hours continuous drive it was bright again.

Seems it needs some sort of a warm up or something. But it proves that the display unit is OK.

Please help.

[Footballer]

Sorry I can't be of any help, however, I hope you get it sorted!

I have just bought a 2002 A140: Very pleased with it, everything seams to have been built with quality parts and construction.

[cbay]

Cheers mate, had same problem with my A140, 2001. Solved it yesterday.
Cuttlers garage in Aldridge, Walsall, told me about a guy who could help me.
And so he could. Sorted in 15 minuttes. Price £56... Something to do with the backlight.
If you are in the Birmingham area and which contact information, just mail me back.
Regards,
CBay.

[lofty]

Footballer
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