Hey wassup guys alright so I've had my audi for about a month now and there is this indicator that pops up on the instrument cluster that looks like a oil tin can. It's red and blinks and beep

Nick, could not find a lot on this problem, possible loose ground to cluster. Check the attached links,
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Digital Display on Instrument Cluster May Fail Audi A6 Common...

http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php/35321-Audi-A4-Dashboard-Instrument-Panel-Light-Bulb-Dash-Light-Fix

Faulty instrument cluster AudiWorld Forums

dash lights blinking on and off TDIClub Forums

the led in the cluster used for your indicator may be burnt out.if it is look online for speedometer/cluster repair-speedometer repair guy does a complete rebuild for $105.

dimmer work?

What are the standard OBD2 fault codes you have? The would likely start with the letter "P" for power train.

Check this out.http://www.ebay.com/itm/TOYOTA-4RUNNER-PICKUP-TRUCK-INSTRUMENT-GAUGE-CLUSTER-DASH-BEZEL-TRIM-COVER-89-95-/290800705144?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1991%7CMake%3AToyota&hash=item43b5129e78&vxp=mtr

Hi, it's possible the bulb is burned out or not making good contact with the circuit board. It should come on during the bulb check when you first turn the key on. Pull out the cluster and check the bulb. If it's good, see if you can clean the contact surfaces to get it working again. Or, move to another state where they don't worry about stupid things like a light bulb.

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

See Figures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6

Fig. Fig. 1: To remove the instrument cluster, first remove the trim panel by removing the lower fascia panel

Fig. Fig. 2: With the lower fascia moved aside, remove the lower trim panel attaching screws ...

Fig. Fig. 3: ... as well as the upper attaching screws

Fig. Fig. 4: Then pull the entire instrument trim panel from the dash board

Fig. Fig. 5: Exploded view of the instrument cluster

Fig. Fig. 6: Rear view of the instrument cluster wire routing and connections

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the two steering column shroud-to-panel retaining screws and remove the shroud.
3. Remove the lower instrument panel trim.
4. Remove the cluster trim cover from the instrument panel by removing the eight screws.
5. Remove the four instrument cluster to panel retaining screws.
6. Position the cluster slightly away from the panel for access to the back of the cluster to disconnect the speedometer.

If there is not sufficient access to disengage the speedometer cable from the speedometer, it may be necessary to remove the speedometer cable at the transmission and pull cable through cowl, to allow room to reach the speedometer quick disconnect.

1. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the printed circuit, and any bulb-and-socket assemblies from the wiring harness to the cluster assembly and remove the cluster assembly from the instrument panel.

To install:

1. Apply approximately 1 / 8 in. diameter ball of D7AZ-19A331-A Silicone Dielectric compound or equivalent in the drive hole of the speedometer head.
2. Position the cluster near its opening in the instrument panel.
3. Connect the wiring harness connector to the printed circuit, and any bulb-and-socket assemblies from the wiring harness to the cluster assembly.
4. Position the cluster to the instrument panel and install the four cluster to panel retaining screws.
5. Install the panel trim covers and the steering column shroud.
6. Connect the battery ground cable.
7. Check operation of all gauges, lamps and signals.

Your LCD display is out of order. You can try to find one new on eBay. Chinese brand is cheaper, but VDO is better. After buying the LCD display you will need to install it.
See this link as an example of a new LCD display installation in the instrument cluster.
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/263498-Official-DIY-2000-Audi-S4-LCD-Instrument-Cluster-Pixel-Repair

Fuses: Fuse arrangement in fuse panel, behind instrument cluster, left
Fuse Arrangement In Fuse Panel

1 - Heated washer jets 5A 2 - Turn signals 10A 3 - Headlight washer (relay), illumination for glove
compartment, climate control, Automatic Transmission, instrument cluster 5A 4 - License plate light 5A 5 - Instrument cluster, seat heating, test connection
for cruise control, bulb monitor for auto-check display, Automatic Transmission display, switch
lighting, mirror switches and actuators, airbag
warning light, outside temperature indicator,
climate control 10A 6 - Central locking system 5A 7 - Anti-lock brake system (ABS) 10A 8 - Vacant 9 - Mirror heating 10A 10 - Vacant 11 - Cruise control (Automatic Transmission) 5A 12 - On board diagnostic system 10A 13 - Brake lights 10A 14 - Interior lights, reading lights, anti-theft alarm system, vanity mirror 10A 15 - Instrument cluster, power windows, climate control, automatic transmission 10A 16 - Anti-lock brake system (ABS), Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) 5A 17 - Heated door locks 10A 18 - High-beam, right 10A 19 - High-beam, left 10A 20 - Low-beam, right 15A 21 - Low-beam, left 15A 22 - Side marker and tail light, right 5A 23 - Side marker and tail light, left 5A 24 - Wiper and washer system 25A 25 - Blower for heating, climate control 30A 26 - Rear window defogger, mirror heating 30A 27 - Rear window wiper 15A 28 - Fuel Pump 15A 29 - Engine timing 30A 30 - Sun roof 20A 31 - Tail lights, cruise control, automatic transmission 15A 32 - Engine timing 20A 33 - Cigarette lighter 15A 34 - Engine timing 15A 35 - Trailer recptacle 30A 36 - Fog lights 15A 37 - Radio 20A 38 - Luggage compartment light, central locking system 15A 39 - Emergency flasher system 15A 40 - Horn 25A 41 - Anti-lock brake system (ABS) 25A 42 - Vacant 43 - Vacant

You must remove instrument cluster out of car. After that you can take the instrument cluster screen out.


For removing instrument cluster out of car you must remove left bottom plastic cover above pedals and upper plastic cover behind steering wheel, see picture below.


Refit all in reverse order.

I've had the same problem on a 2004. The SET button has popped off for the second time now. Last time I bought the cluster and repaired myself. Hey, plastic parts break but my complaint is that Nissan should supply a $5 plastic button that would just pop in the spot where the old button was. As is you must buy the whole control cluster. That's just wrong!