Radio LCD panel issue

samvora · 05-16-2014, 02:27 PM

So yesterday I saw that the LCD panel on the radio system wasn't lighting up right. After a few hours when I got back in the car it seemed to work fine. Anyone faced this kinda issue ever?

I have attached a couple of pics. See the top part of the screen where there are tiny dots and the time isn't lit up evenly all across on the top.

samvora · 05-16-2014, 02:29 PM

It might be hard to tell from the pics, especially on the time corner of the LCD but if you were looking at it in person then it was almost like there was no light in that corner.

Jed · 05-16-2014, 02:34 PM

Yep. Pretty common issue. I had stereo replaced under warranty and it happened again 2 years later. Now the bottom half of the pixels don't even show.

I recall there's a DIY somewhere here on the forum on how to replace the LCD display yourself.

Jed · 05-16-2014, 02:36 PM

Here's the DIY post:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=635672

samvora · 05-16-2014, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Jed

Here's the DIY post:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=635672

I just entered the DIY Section on this forum and before I could search for it you gave me the link! Thanks a ton man.

coolrohit2 · 05-16-2014, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by samvora

It might be hard to tell from the pics, especially on the time corner of the LCD but if you were looking at it in person then it was almost like there was no light in that corner.

Had the same problem a month back. Got the unite replaced under warranty.

RoamPT · 05-16-2014, 05:24 PM

Mine has the same problem, once in a while it works fine, my e46 had the same problem. It's a "family" disease.

samvora · 05-16-2014, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by coolrohit2

Had the same problem a month back. Got the unite replaced under warranty.

Sucks that my car is way out of warranty!!!

GoRomeo · 05-16-2014, 05:51 PM

Yeap well know issue. It gets worse with this heat. Mine does this but only when hot weather. At night there is no issue.

samvora · 05-16-2014, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by GoRomeo

Yeap well know issue. It gets worse with this heat. Mine does this but only when hot weather. At night there is no issue.

Yeah seems like it that heat does play a big factor. The car was parked under the sun for about 4 hours.

Oh well thanks for all the inputs folks! I know what to do now...or what not to do

GoRomeo · 05-16-2014, 05:57 PM

Time to get a windshield sun protector. It helps to keep cooler temps inside the car when is parked for long hours.

330xtrai · 05-16-2014, 07:16 PM

yeah I have the same problem. I have aftermarket warranty hopefully they cover it lol

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Jed IN THE KNOW!!!!!!! 12 Rep 431 Posts Drives: 1994 E36 325is; 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: MD iTrader: (1)	Yep. Pretty common issue. I had stereo replaced under warranty and it happened again 2 years later. Now the bottom half of the pixels don't even show. I recall there's a DIY somewhere here on the forum on how to replace the LCD display yourself. __________________ 2007 Jet Black 335i Coupe: Saddle Brown interior \| ZSP \| ZCP \| ZPP \| iPod integration. 1994 Hellrot 325is: Sport Package \| PSS9 Coilover \| AutoThority chip \| AutoThority CF Intake \| UUC pullies \| Dinan HiFlo Throttle Body \| UUC StrutBarbarian \| UUC Evo II SSK \| BMW Motorsports X Brace \| Rogue Engineering DMS exhaust \| Kumho Ecsta V700 R Comps \|
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Jed IN THE KNOW!!!!!!! 12 Rep 431 Posts Drives: 1994 E36 325is; 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: MD iTrader: (1)	Here's the DIY post: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=635672 __________________ 2007 Jet Black 335i Coupe: Saddle Brown interior \| ZSP \| ZCP \| ZPP \| iPod integration. 1994 Hellrot 325is: Sport Package \| PSS9 Coilover \| AutoThority chip \| AutoThority CF Intake \| UUC pullies \| Dinan HiFlo Throttle Body \| UUC StrutBarbarian \| UUC Evo II SSK \| BMW Motorsports X Brace \| Rogue Engineering DMS exhaust \| Kumho Ecsta V700 R Comps \|
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330xtrai Do you even post BRO? 219 Rep 2,937 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW 330xi [0.00]	yeah I have the same problem. I have aftermarket warranty hopefully they cover it lol
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