Audi TT Mk1 8N ColorMFA detailed end-to-end installation guide. ColourMFA how to guide.
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- Want to save money while being able to do one of the best upgrades for your Audi TT Mk1? This detailed how to guide shows the end to end installation of ColourMFA into the Audi TT 8N instrument cluster. The donor cluster is from a late model TT 8N but this mod is compatible for cars 2000 and up (with canbus wired up). If your screen happens to have he 1/2 FIS this should work as long as you have green, grey and blue plugs in the rear and the car model is 2000+.
Wiring diagrams and written instructions link
colormfa.ru/docs
and scroll down to "Audi TT (8N)"
ColorMFA Installation How To Guide timestamps
0:15 Stripping back instrument cluster
0:36 Removing needle motors
2:07 SMD LED removal
2:59 Cutting traces
3:57 Preparing the instrument cluster housing and frame
5:20 ColorMFA board preparation
6:11 Wiring tips
8:56 ColourMFA motherboard placement (take a break here!)
9:21 More wiring
11:12 Reassembly tips (colorMFA fitment, screen fitment, housing assembly)
12:34 Bench test
13:00 Finished installation and demo
Post up any other questions in the comments below and you may contact me on FISClusterCare/
- Ian - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
Impressive work ! Congrats !👌
Love it Ian! Looking forward to having it done. :)
Ian great vid mate you made that really clear on what to do and I love the look and features of the mfa. great work 👍
Thanks @carchris one you go colourMFA there's no turning back 😉
@@ianpgonzaga I bet mate they do look so good
@@CarChris82 that's the thing though ... It's just not a "look" thing. Their capabilities extend way beyond just looking pretty !
I hope you can get your hands on one one day 🙂
@@ianpgonzaga I agree mate the functionality looks brilliant.one day i have a go at doing this to mk1 and mk2
Very impressive. 👍 Love your work, keep it up. 👏
Thanks Hamilton 😊
Amazing video Ian!
The biggest problem nowadays is to get one!
Yeah it's a bit tricky at the moment 😅
Can you get them ? How much ? Does anyone offer a service to do this ? ❤
@@ianpgonzagaI would like to get it done
@@Demvincyboys yes so it if you can get your hands on a kit
Thanks for this great video, very clear explanation, there is another good video but the language is all in german so this was a great find. Two quick questions you can maybe help with if you have a moment.
1) What pins on the blue connector need to be wired up in order to "power up" the cluster for needle calibration, is it just 12v and GND ?
2) A long shot this one, do you have any idea of type/make/part number or where to source the little LEDs for the temp and fuel guages, mine are kaput so might as well replace when I am in there and they are obviously different from the ones used to backlight the original LCD display.
Thanks a million!
I really like this product, theirs a few options missing for Audi TT 8N i would love to see installed. TPMS, Speed alert, Sat nav, and bluetooth mirror link.
Added bluetooth module could be usefull for aftermarket TPMS tire sensors etc.
What are the future plans for this product?
Hi John. Some of these features are available if the factory setup is installed. Eg. Navi directions appear on screen if your car has a suitable factory installation and tpms displays on certain modules.
As for future iterations so far the suppliers have gone v quiet on this product unfortunately.
Hi
Great informative video! Is this the same for the s3 8l as just going to get one n looking for a useful diy
Thanks
It's pretty similar. The layout on the actual board differs but process is pretty much the same.
do you also fix clusters? like the gauges not correct? i have an 01 audi tt
Yeah I do :)
Another nice video Ian, and very relevant for me! I recall the on another occasion you had mentioned using some original plugs to power up the display towards the end. If there is no access to the original plugs, is there another way to do this? eg some jumpers from a 12v supply?
Hi Rob! If working without spare power plug I think the best option would be to solder wires directly to the power ignition and ground and have them come out of the cluster where you can hooked them up to a small power supply. I just use a 12v 5a one from Jaycar to power up on the bench.
@@ianpgonzaga Hi Ian - just getting around to focusing on the ColourMFA and looking again at your vid, plus the other references. As received, the LCD is attached to the MFA motherboard, and me being a bit cautious, am loath to just lever them apart. Can you advise the best way to separate them? Thanks, Rob
Also, I have noted that some other TT LCD replacement vids refer to a soldered-in original display (just like my old B5 S4 had). I haven't removed my instrument pod yet, so can't be sure mine (MY2005, Aug 2004 build) has soldered or otherwise connections. Can you please clarify?
@@robgray3725 hey Rob. They are all soldered in on the Mk1 TT :) Mk2 they clip into place via the ribbon cable.
Hey @@robgray3725. If you have a small thin screwdriver you should be able to get it in between the board and the black plastic surrounding the motherboard connections. Pry a corner at a time to lift it as evenly as possible. I always use a small screwdriver.
Good morning Ian, great video.
Are you able to install these? And if so do you have a workshop I can send to 👍🏻
Thanks 😊 I do install them and can help if you're in Australia.
hi, do you know about Colour FIS or MFA on Audi A3 8V? its possible retrofit from black/withe to colour?
Hi. On 8V arent they all already Colou fis?
@@ianpgonzaga no there Is 2 version: colour and black and White.
@@DaniloGarage you should be able to upgrade but there's porbably component protection
@@ianpgonzaga do you mean,component protection, Only for replace display LCD?
@@DaniloGarage no for the cluster.
Most likely you can't just change the LCD... I don't know 8V though so don't quote me on that 😉
So where did you get the MFA board from? 11:22
That's the original ColorMFA kit from Russia. ColorMFA.ru
They've not made them in a long time unfortunately.
Where can i get colormfa? Is this still avaialble? I would love to do this on my mk1 tt.
Hey Curtis. Check out colormfa.ru in the forum for the latest news. Last I checked they are still on pause.
Wre can we buy them???
Currently not available... Hopefully the supplier brings them back into production
Where did you get it from looked all over net can’t find it for sale 🙏
Theyre not being made at the moment. ColorMFA.ru was the forum to get them from.
Hi where can I get this done please and a ball park figure as to how much it costs many thanks GN
Hi Graham. These kits aren't available and haven't been for a while. The closest thing you'll find is 3dcolormfd. Do a search of that product and you'll get to the supplier's Facebook page who can quote you on kit price.
Where do you buy the board/screen?
Hey Jason. facebook.com/groups/3DcolorMFD/ is the only option available at the moment.
Will this not work with a audi tt quattro 1999?
Yes these kits work in all TT 8N with CANbus :)
Hi Ian, Is this still available for the Mk1 TT? If so, how do I go about getting one, please>
Hi Julian so far production is on pause of these kits.
Only ones available now are called 3dcolormfd. Slightly different but similar.
@@ianpgonzaga - Thanks, Ian (and apologies for the slow response!). Is it possible to get one of 3DColorMFD models?
@@julianwilliams1885 no probs. Yes those are still available. Search them on Facebook and the order can be placed through Maria (if the stock is all pre ordered they'll put you NIL)
@@ianpgonzaga Great stuff! I'll do that. Thanks, again, Ian! 🙂
Can you plz fix mine TT , best regards Gøran Norway
If only I can come to Germany to make the repairs happen😉
Thanks for the great videos, Ian. I am new to the world of TTs. How come the Mk1 cluster you have shown in this video is different from the Mk1 cluster you showed in in this one:
th-cam.com/video/AFy-8jtn2Gg/w-d-xo.html
Thanks!
Hello David and congrats on your TT! Gotta love them ☺️
This video is showing an upgrade that you can do for the middle screen while the video you refer to guides you through a repair of the original red screen.
ColourMFA has a LOT more features vs the original setup. Hope that helps!
Thanks, Ian. I understand. I guess in the ColourMFA video, you had already unsoldered and removed the flex circuit and the OE screen. I was just a little confused, but now I compare them more closely, I can see they are the same board. Thanks!
2 follow up questions then... (1) with all the fly leads white, how the heck do you know which one goes where, particularly once you have routed them through the motherboard?? And (2), where can I get one??? They don't appear to be for sale on the site you linked to.
Thanks again, mate. Your videos are so good, they give me the false sense of confidence that I am capable of tackling some of these upgrades!
@@davidsnaith9041 yep you're right they're the same instrument cluster board 😉
1) I use a multimeter to test which wire end has been soldered at the ColourMFA. This teamed with the with wiring diagrams helps to locate each lead to the correct position on the TT cluster.
2) they're very scant at the moment. These kits are made in Russia and suppliers haven't been able to manufacture in bulk as they usually do. Just keep an eye out for updates in my site but I'm not sure when those updates will be.
Also - if I can do it you can too - this project definitely takes time and patience.
@@ianpgonzaga, thanks mate. BTW, I love the sound of the lorikeets and magpies in the background of your videos - makes me feel homesick!
@@davidsnaith9041 aww nice! They annoy me sometimes as I try to speak when doing the work but I guess it really shows where I am.
You're an expat now? Where in Oz were you previously?