12-15-2021, 06:29 PM | #1 |
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Dimming during daytime
So…. I ran into an issue which could lead into a serious problem.
I got the car tinted 15 all around (minus the windshield). Now my car thinks I’m driving at night and constantly adjusting the brightness of the displays (Central, HUD, Control). Has anyone had this issue on their G42?? I was reading through other forums and seems like it’s a known issue for other models. Obviously i could remove the tint on the windows but I don’t want to, unless it’s my only choice. =[ Any help would be greatly appreciated!! |
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12-15-2021, 10:44 PM | #6 |
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I got the Llumar CTX 15. It’s a shade darker than yours.
I think I’m going to remove them off the windows and try the 30s. It’s really bad that you can’t see the damn displays when the sun directly in your face and your car thinks it’s night time. |
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Here’s the thread i found if you want to dig into it. https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1806820 |
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12-15-2021, 11:13 PM | #8 |
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Tinting will cause this on the "G" generation of BMWs:
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I had an appointment tomorrow to get my windows tinted. I have serious reservations about having anything installed now. Appreciate the heads up.
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12-16-2021, 04:06 PM | #10 |
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My windows are tinted limo all around including the limo strip on the windshield on my brand new m240i and I don't have any of these issues. That's weird. Fwaaakkkk it and get it tinted 💪🏽💪🏽
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You could always go with a lighter 35% tint, sounds like that'd be safe.
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There are tons of testimonials on here and Reddit that can attest to this issue. Here's is just a couple: Device to eliminate daytime dimming issues due to tinting https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1674698 Instrument cluster too dark during daytime. https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1699186 Auto dimming dash w/tinted windows - any workaround? https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1747342 https://www.bimmerfest.com/threads/i...o-dim.1366847/ https://www.bimmerfest.com/threads/i...light.1286664/ https://www.reddit.com/r/BmwTech/com...tm_name=iossmf |
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Hey Guys..
So.. still have the tint on (I cannot roll down the windows yet) but i was driving around with moonroof opened and the sensor seemed to work fine until it got gloomy everything went into dimmed mode. This is a total WTF situation. BMW at least should give us option to "disable" the auto-dim if they put the sensor in the dumb place.. Good luck to all who are getting tint. I'm collecting the information that this doesn't seem to be an issue for everyone, just some to unlucky folks. I might try that Clip on LED Book Lamp. Kind of ghetto but we'll see if it'll help. Last edited by newguy2022; 12-17-2021 at 09:13 AM.. |
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I did super light tint since NY inspection
70% front and 50% rears/back Just took the edge off. So far it hasn't effected the auto dimming. |
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12-17-2021, 09:23 AM | #17 |
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I'm glad to hear you aren't having any of these issues and you are tinted. it's weird that it would be impacting some cars and not others.
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shade open and that can help let in more light, if you have a sunroof. also some people suspect the ceramic tint makes the problem worse since it lets in even less light. |
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I did 20% all around and haven't had issues.
Maybe it's the type of film they used. |
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My dealer intends to do ceramic, but in light of this (pardon the pun...) I'll discuss options with my CA. Here in Phoenix some tinting is almost a requirement.
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