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2001 Audi A6 Avant Quattro
Section 18 (Instruments - Up To 2000)
2001 Audi A6 Avant QuattroSECTION Section 18 (Instruments - Up To 2000)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2000 Audi A6, 1999 Audi A6, and 1998 Audi A6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Instrument cluster, up to m.y. 1999
- Notes
- Instrument cluster malfunction message "dEF"
- Instrument cluster, removing and installing
- Instrument cluster bulb and multi-pin connector locations
- Multi-pin connector terminal assignment
- Fuel gauge -G1-, checking
- Connector for sender for fuel gauge -G-, terminal assignments
- Sender for fuel gauge -G-, checking
- Fuel consumption signal, checking
- Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) gauge -G3-, checking
- Instrument cluster, from m.y. 2000 and up
- Notes
- Instrument cluster malfunction message "dEF"
- Instrument cluster, removing and installing
- Multi-pin connector at instrument cluster
- Connector identification at the instrument cluster
- Speed signal, testing
- Signal from fuel sending unit, checking
- Signal from coolant temperature sender -G2-, checking
- Fuel consumption signal, checking
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.