Screen brightness issue in heat

DSTJ99 · 07-09-2013, 07:36 PM

Is anyone else having issues with their Nav screen not adjusting brightness correctly after being in the high heat all day? Mine is not adjusting and is too dim to see correctly. It's barely legible with the brightness fully up. It's not an issue when the car is cooler.

DJHakim · 07-10-2013, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by DSTJ99

Is anyone else having issues with their Nav screen not adjusting brightness correctly after being in the high heat all day? Mine is not adjusting and is too dim to see correctly. It's barely legible with the brightness fully up. It's not an issue when the car is cooler.

Yes, this has happened to me multiple times. I have to wait several minutes for it to return to normal brightness. I am hoping an SIB/TB comes up soon to avoid hassle explaining/proving it to dealer.

c.cash · 11-27-2013, 01:16 AM

Twice in the past month, when I've started the car in cool weather, the screen was dim. The sun was bright on the screen, and it made me wonder for a minute if it was always that dim in bright sunlight. I tried increasing the brightness to maximum and it still didn't look right.

Both times when I started the car again (after being parked for a short while) it was back to normal.

Eric SS · 11-27-2013, 01:18 PM

Just as a reference, I live in Phoenix and have not experienced this issue. Even when leaving my car out in 110+ degree weather. Sounds like it might be a hit and miss issue.

OC40 · 11-27-2013, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric SS

Just as a reference, I live in Phoenix and have not experienced this issue. Even when leaving my car out in 110+ degree weather. Sounds like it might be a hit and miss issue.

I do not miss those days!

Poohbore · 12-01-2013, 03:27 PM

Can't say I've noticed this, I think we are due those temperatures in the UK in 2015 or 16. However the car doesn't let water in and that's been tested very well :-)

DJHakim · 12-11-2013, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric SS

Just as a reference, I live in Phoenix and have not experienced this issue. Even when leaving my car out in 110+ degree weather. Sounds like it might be a hit and miss issue.

May depend on your build; when was the prod. date?

Eric SS · 12-11-2013, 09:59 PM

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May depend on your build; when was the prod. date?

11/12

DJHakim · 12-11-2013, 11:17 PM

02/2013 here. Bad batch or bad luck?

07-09-2013, 07:36 PM	#1
DSTJ99 Second Lieutenant 77 Rep 205 Posts Drives: '20 X7 40i - Tanzanite/Coffee Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Philly Burbs, PA iTrader: (0)	Screen brightness issue in heat Is anyone else having issues with their Nav screen not adjusting brightness correctly after being in the high heat all day? Mine is not adjusting and is too dim to see correctly. It's barely legible with the brightness fully up. It's not an issue when the car is cooler.
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c.cash Private First Class 21 Rep 127 Posts Drives: 2013 328i modern line Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Twice in the past month, when I've started the car in cool weather, the screen was dim. The sun was bright on the screen, and it made me wonder for a minute if it was always that dim in bright sunlight. I tried increasing the brightness to maximum and it still didn't look right. Both times when I started the car again (after being parked for a short while) it was back to normal.
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Eric SS Lieutenant 195 Rep 467 Posts Drives: 2016 Chevy SS Sedan Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Phoenix iTrader: (0)	Just as a reference, I live in Phoenix and have not experienced this issue. Even when leaving my car out in 110+ degree weather. Sounds like it might be a hit and miss issue. __________________ 2011 335is Black/Oyster. 1 of 46 without moonroof (total of all years): JB4 E50 tune, gone 2013 335i M Sport JB4: Estoril Blue gone 2018 M4 ZCP: current 2023 X3M Comp: current
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Poohbore Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 252 Posts Drives: Mineral White F31 xDrive Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: uk iTrader: (0)	Can't say I've noticed this, I think we are due those temperatures in the UK in 2015 or 16. However the car doesn't let water in and that's been tested very well :-) __________________ 320d SE xdrive Mineral White Touring
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