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Old Sep 28, 2016 | 08:07 PM
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Looks like the infotainment screen in my 2014 might be biting the dust. Here are a couple of photos of the failure.

6000 miles on the clock.

First a portion of the screen started flashing off and on.

Then the screen froze and none of the manual or touchscreen controls were operable. Even when shifting into revere the rear camera view did not appear.

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Old Sep 28, 2016 | 08:13 PM
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It's about time. I replaced mine almost 2 years ago. Just remember to clear out the cubby when you take it back for a new one.
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Old Sep 28, 2016 | 08:15 PM
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When my screen was on the way out it was missing lines in the display, it was most obvious with the backup camera on.
I am not sure, but sounds like yours is more a losse cable connector rather than a bad display screen.
Good luck with getting it fixed.
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Old Sep 28, 2016 | 08:21 PM
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Thanks! My OEM warranty is still in effect so it shouldn't be a problem getting it serviced. I took the pictures in case begins working when I take it in.
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What is the premium edition convertible?
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Old Sep 28, 2016 | 09:12 PM
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What is the premium edition convertible?
When the C7 convertibles came out in 2014, they made 550 of them in Lime Rock Green, Kalahari top and Brownstone interior. They were called the Premiere Edition and had a plaque. Mine is number 19 of 550.

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The screen on my '14 was replaced about 2 months ago. Took the vette tech @my dealership took about an hour & a half. Be prepared however to wait a few weeks for the parts.
Good Luck!
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Old Sep 28, 2016 | 10:19 PM
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read my thread on infotainment cheapness.
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Just noticed recently my screen flickering when the reverse camera comes on and when I'm using NavTool IPhone mirroring. When not using either of these, the screen is just fine, steady as can be. Car was made in March 2014 and never had screen replaced. Planning on disconnecting NavTool and return to original configuration when I get the time to see if that might be inducing the flutter. Any other thoughts?

Oh, flutter is not constant, just occurs randomly and not associated with bumps or anything like that.

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Old Sep 29, 2016 | 02:27 PM
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In case you haven't tried this when your screen is flickering (and others have reported this as well) - this is me honking the horn - watch the screen...

https://youtu.be/4DLIJW4pcKM
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Old Sep 29, 2016 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Jbal
The screen on my '14 was replaced about 2 months ago. Took the vette tech @my dealership took about an hour & a half. Be prepared however to wait a few weeks for the parts.
Good Luck!
Great, so did they have to tear apart your dash twice then?
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Old Sep 29, 2016 | 06:13 PM
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Great, so did they have to tear apart your dash twice then?
They took mine apart and overnighted the screen in and I was on the road the next day.
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Old Sep 30, 2016 | 03:46 PM
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just had mine replace yesterday. only one day to get the part all good now

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Old Oct 2, 2016 | 05:07 PM
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I had mine replaced a few months ago. Following the repair process, I discovered that the tech forgot to 1.) reconnect the USB connector located behind the screen, 2.) broke a clip on my center console and, 3.) scratched up the doorsill plate. Check the tech's work prior to leaving the dealership. I'm still awaiting the completion of these new errors.
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Originally Posted by monicatomokc
Planning on disconnecting NavTool and return to original configuration when I get the time to see if that might be inducing the flutter.

Oh, flutter is not constant, just occurs randomly and not associated with bumps or anything like that.
I disconnected NavTool from HMI module (reconnected as came from factory) and flickering is still there when going into reverse. It's not doing it all the time, but it's there. Strange that the "home" screen, as well as other standard screen views, no flicker, it's just when there is video that the flickering occurs. Doesn't seem to be the rear camera because it also flickers when I'm using Google Maps from my IPhone mirroring with NavTool. Oh well, time to breakdown and visit the dealer and hopefully have them replace the screen.
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Old Oct 2, 2016 | 08:31 PM
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Took the vette out to run some errands this afternoon. Infotainment screen seems to be working ok now. I'm glad I took videos of the problem if I need to visit the dealer.

I'll probably wait to see if it happens again.
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