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Apr 6, 2019 | 07:52 PM

ncali

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HUD Getting dim

Has anyone had a problem with the HUD dimming over time. I think ,but I am not sure, that I used to be able to see it
during daylight hours much better than I can now. It shows at night just fine and it is not because the dimmer switch is turned down
Just curious if any one else has had this happen

Apr 6, 2019 | 08:07 PM

STRMLNE

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Originally Posted by ncali

could be just from sun glare

Apr 6, 2019 | 09:21 PM

oh1vette

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Try changing the angle...

Apr 6, 2019 | 09:37 PM

STRMLNE

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Try changing the angle...

exactly. A lot of times I can’t see it at all but it’s just from the glare. Sometimes the angle helps.

Apr 6, 2019 | 10:05 PM

ncali

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Thanks, I will try that. Now that I have a HUD I would miss it if it faded away

Apr 9, 2019 | 12:55 PM

mrlmd

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Mine got dim over time and then it went totally out. I haven't removed the dash yet to get it out but it may be a problem with the photo resistor that controls the brightness in the sunshine.
And also, are you wearing polaroid sunglasses? That can dim the display a lot.

Apr 9, 2019 | 04:34 PM

Leftlane_1

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Mine has also dimmed over the years.

Jul 3, 2023 | 06:24 PM

sboblett

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How old are you? Mine has gotten dimmer as I get older.

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Jul 3, 2023 | 06:28 PM

cdw

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mine was dim so i removed it and resoldered about eight resistors. there are a few you-tube and tec videos on how to do this. was not hard. don't have to remove the dash.

Jul 4, 2023 | 10:27 PM

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billschroeder5842

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don't have to remove the dash.

That would be worth a "how to" post. This is genius.

Jul 5, 2023 | 09:11 AM

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cdw

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there are several "how to" post on the web. thats where i got mine. there are a couple different resistor mounting locations there. there are 8 of them i think. small soldering iron and take your time.

Jul 7, 2023 | 09:19 AM

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grinder11

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cdw

mine was dim so i removed it and resoldered about eight resistors. there are a few you-tube and tec videos on how to do this. was not hard. don't have to remove the dash.

Hmmm....8 resistors......Are you confusing the climate control with the HUD?