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08-18-2008, 11:24 PM
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Ive noticed in the morning as I start out for work that the brightness on the "Head up Display" seems quite dull, this only happens maybe every three to four days, not everyday.
Firstly I switch the display on/off by the switch = no difference
Secondly I try pressing "M Button" to display = no difference
Thirdly pressing cruise control display = no difference
All of a sudden the "head up display" becomes brighter after I have driven about 5 to 6 miles, anyone any idea why this should happen, my M5 is only two years old and done 15k, I dont want to phone warranty up if it is nothing to worry about.
Ive noticed in the morning as I start out for work that the brightness on the "Head up Display" seems quite dull, this only happens maybe every three to four days, not everyday.
Firstly I switch the display on/off by the switch = no difference
Secondly I try pressing "M Button" to display = no difference
Thirdly pressing cruise control display = no difference
All of a sudden the "head up display" becomes brighter after I have driven about 5 to 6 miles, anyone any idea why this should happen, my M5 is only two years old and done 15k, I dont want to phone warranty up if it is nothing to worry about.
08-19-2008, 12:39 AM
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The Heads Up does dim if it's in a dark environment. Could it be that the sun isn't shining as brightly during this dimness? Only a suggestion 
08-19-2008, 12:42 AM
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Originally Posted by BMW M5' post='649656' date='Aug 19 2008, 08:24 AM
Hi Guys,
Ive noticed in the morning as I start out for work that the brightness on the "Head up Display" seems quite dull, this only happens maybe every three to four days, not everyday.
Firstly I switch the display on/off by the switch = no difference
Secondly I try pressing "M Button" to display = no difference
Thirdly pressing cruise control display = no difference
All of a sudden the "head up display" becomes brighter after I have driven about 5 to 6 miles, anyone any idea why this should happen, my M5 is only two years old and done 15k, I dont want to phone warranty up if it is nothing to worry about.
Ive noticed in the morning as I start out for work that the brightness on the "Head up Display" seems quite dull, this only happens maybe every three to four days, not everyday.
Firstly I switch the display on/off by the switch = no difference
Secondly I try pressing "M Button" to display = no difference
Thirdly pressing cruise control display = no difference
All of a sudden the "head up display" becomes brighter after I have driven about 5 to 6 miles, anyone any idea why this should happen, my M5 is only two years old and done 15k, I dont want to phone warranty up if it is nothing to worry about.
08-19-2008, 01:34 AM
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Originally Posted by MarcsOnFire' post='649684' date='Aug 19 2008, 12:39 AM
The Heads Up does dim if it's in a dark environment. Could it be that the sun isn't shining as brightly during this dimness? Only a suggestion
08-19-2008, 01:37 AM
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Originally Posted by JayEll' post='649685' date='Aug 19 2008, 12:42 AM
i've noticed this too of late. thought it was my eyes!
I always thought us Northern lads were BRIGHTER not DULLER than you Southern lads, he he..............I knew I would get you back sometime!!
08-19-2008, 02:54 AM
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Originally Posted by BMW M5' post='649704' date='Aug 19 2008, 10:37 AM
Jay,
I always thought us Northern lads were BRIGHTER not DULLER than you Southern lads, he he..............I knew I would get you back sometime!!
I always thought us Northern lads were BRIGHTER not DULLER than you Southern lads, he he..............I knew I would get you back sometime!!
i guess the fact we both run M5's, we might both be considered bright. or just lucky!! hahaha.
Evo-S tune up tomorrow. can't wait.
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Originally Posted by BMW M5' post='649704' date='Aug 19 2008, 05:37 AM
Jay,
I always thought us Northern lads were BRIGHTER not DULLER than you Southern lads, he he..............I knew I would get you back sometime!!
I always thought us Northern lads were BRIGHTER not DULLER than you Southern lads, he he..............I knew I would get you back sometime!!
er, they say that this side of the pond also! At least this side of the Mississippi.
08-19-2008, 04:03 AM
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Originally Posted by JayEll' post='649721' date='Aug 19 2008, 02:54 AM
ouch ..
i guess the fact we both run M5's, we might both be considered bright. or just lucky!! hahaha.
Evo-S tune up tomorrow. can't wait.
i guess the fact we both run M5's, we might both be considered bright. or just lucky!! hahaha.
Evo-S tune up tomorrow. can't wait.
Hope it keeps dry for you, what have they quoted bhp?
08-19-2008, 04:32 AM
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Maybe it has something to do with the temperature inside and outside of the car? When it's cold outside you might have this "fogginess" (sorry, don't know how you call it) on your front window when you start the car and it clears up when the a/c has blown it away. Just a thought...
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Originally Posted by rusty' post='649744' date='Aug 19 2008, 01:32 PM
Maybe it has something to do with the temperature inside and outside of the car? When it's cold outside you might have this "fogginess" (sorry, don't know how you call it) on your front window when you start the car and it clears up when the a/c has blown it away. Just a thought...
it's been fdine in terms of temp for me .. but still i notice it. only on occassion though. it's a mystery.
as for bhp .. they say will be adding between 25 and 30. but will have to wait and see what the dyno reads. i will be posting them as soon as i get the chance, so keep an eye out.