Window tint triggering auto-dimming on both displays during the day

G80JL · 08-24-2020, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by john2018M3

Getting 20% carbon ceramic all around right now. Hope I don't have these issues

Damm...does dim out now

tnsatbhs · 08-24-2020, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by john2018M3

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Originally Posted by john2018M3

Getting 20% carbon ceramic all around right now. Hope I don't have these issues

Damm...does dim out now

No good. I really wanted ceramic tint, but ended up going with a Llumar Dye film because I didn't want to mess with this... Just sucks that BMW hasn't recognized the problem and provided a solution.

G80JL · 08-24-2020, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by tnsatbhs

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Originally Posted by john2018M3

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Originally Posted by john2018M3

Getting 20% carbon ceramic all around right now. Hope I don't have these issues

Damm...does dim out now

No good. I really wanted ceramic tint, but ended up going with a Llumar Dye film because I didn't want to mess with this... Just sucks that BMW hasn't recognized the problem and provided a solution.

It's pretty dim but not to the point where i can't see. But if you like your panels bright, don't tint too dark. 35% would prob be best

G80JL · 08-24-2020, 07:52 PM

There has to be a way to resolve this issue.

Burrcold · 08-25-2020, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by john2018M3

There has to be a way to resolve this issue.

Just read all of the testing I did. You can go darker (20%) if you go with a non-ceramic film.

G80JL · 08-25-2020, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Burrcold

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Originally Posted by john2018M3

There has to be a way to resolve this issue.

Just read all of the testing I did. You can go darker (20%) if you go with a non-ceramic film.

Yea I did read the thread but did it anyway and now it dims but not as bad as I thought it would be. Don't really bother me

Edcec · 08-26-2020, 10:00 AM

Interesting. I have this issue too sometimes when I am driving. But no tint.

Weiner0123 · 08-28-2020, 09:06 AM

The only solution I have is I bought a reading light off amazon for $10 and I clip it to the flaps where the heat comes out and aim it at the sensor near the cluster, lights up everything like a Christmas tree but jeez for a 80 grand car it's quite embarrassing, also when people ask I just shrug it off..

Burrcold · 08-28-2020, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Weiner0123

The only solution I have is I bought a reading light off amazon for $10 and I clip it to the flaps where the heat comes out and aim it at the sensor near the cluster, lights up everything like a Christmas tree but jeez for a 80 grand car it's quite embarrassing, also when people ask I just shrug it off..

Yup it's crazy that they have not addressed this issue. I don't have to deal with the issue now that I have non-ceramic tint, but I still wish this hadn't been such a pain in the ass.

7crwolf · 08-29-2020, 04:08 AM

I have no tint, and I'm constantly annoyed at how dim the display gets in certain lighting conditions. When the sun is low in the sky, driving at about 45 degrees off of head on, it gets very dim. Still readable, but annoying. It's ridiculous that this can't be adjusted in iDrive. One of my many technology gripes about this car.

Burrcold · 08-29-2020, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 7crwolf

I have no tint, and I'm constantly annoyed at how dim the display gets in certain lighting conditions. When the sun is low in the sky, driving at about 45 degrees off of head on, it gets very dim. Still readable, but annoying. It's ridiculous that this can't be adjusted in iDrive. One of my many technology gripes about this car.

The sensor is way too sensitive. Imagine how dim it gets when you add tint into the equation...it's sometimes not readable at all.

Weiner0123 · 08-29-2020, 10:22 PM

It blows my mind how a company that makes sport cars, don't account for people customizing there vehicles... like how did they not anticipate people tinting...

Casone238 · 08-30-2020, 03:28 PM

Anyone with the my21 model having this issue as well ?

Socosurf · 09-05-2020, 10:05 AM

Have this issue as well. 2020 330xi. 25% all around. Non ceramic. Hoping someone can find a fix.

Burrcold · 09-05-2020, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Socosurf

Have this issue as well. 2020 330xi. 25% all around. Non ceramic. Hoping someone can find a fix.

Is it a carbon based film? They also trigger the dimming as well (just not as bad). What kind of tint is it?

Casone238 · 09-06-2020, 02:43 AM

I don't have my car yet (currently in transit to the dealership) the owners manual is available to me and I came across this, hope this helps! Especially since I do intend on using 15% ceramic tints all around & 50% on the windshield

That1Prince · 09-06-2020, 04:56 AM

I had a 20% nano ceramic tint done all around (excluding windshield) and I've seen no dimming whatsoever. I was really worried about it but was getting a great deal on the tint from a local shop that I just decided to go through with it. So glad I did as I've seen no dimming at all.

Burrcold · 09-06-2020, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Casone238

I don't have my car yet (currently in transit to the dealership) the owners manual is available to me and I came across this, hope this helps! Especially since I do intend on using 15% ceramic tints all around & 50% on the windshield

Trust me that doesn't do anything. 15% ceramic tints and windshield tint I can almost guarantee that you are going to have issues with dimming (unless you have massive amounts of sunlight all day long).

Burrcold · 09-06-2020, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by That1Prince

I had a 20% nano ceramic tint done all around (excluding windshield) and I've seen no dimming whatsoever. I was really worried about it but was getting a great deal on the tint from a local shop that I just decided to go through with it. So glad I did as I've seen no dimming at all.

What brand? It's probably dimmed and you don't even notice yet. Shine a flashlight at the left side of the gauges android watch the map go really bright.

Socosurf · 09-06-2020, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Casone238

I don't have my car yet (currently in transit to the dealership) the owners manual is available to me and I came across this, hope this helps! Especially since I do intend on using 15% ceramic tints all around & 50% on the windshield

I can confirm that this does nothing. Even when going into the display settings and setting the 'night' setting to max, it still is hella dim.

That1Prince · 09-06-2020, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Burrcold

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Originally Posted by That1Prince

I had a 20% nano ceramic tint done all around (excluding windshield) and I've seen no dimming whatsoever. I was really worried about it but was getting a great deal on the tint from a local shop that I just decided to go through with it. So glad I did as I've seen no dimming at all.

What brand? It's probably dimmed and you don't even notice yet. Shine a flashlight at the left side of the gauges android watch the map go really bright.

I'll find out today, I was told which brand but I've forgotten. I was specifically looking out for any dimming at all as I've had plenty of time to browse the forums while I waited for the car cause of Covid

I haven't seen it dim even the slightest. But I am in Seattle and it has been really good weather here since I've had the tints. Maybe a cloudy may do it. I'll update you on the brand as soon as I find out!

Casone238 · 09-06-2020, 02:45 PM

The brand of my tints are going to be xpel, I seen someone else with a my21 model with 20% ceramic tints all around (no windshield) and he said his display dimming was minimal, he barely noticed

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Edcec New Member 2 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 2021 330e M Sport Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Campinas-SP, Brazil iTrader: (0)	Interesting. I have this issue too sometimes when I am driving. But no tint.
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Weiner0123 First Lieutenant 417 Rep 381 Posts Drives: 2020 m340i. 2013 328i Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	The only solution I have is I bought a reading light off amazon for $10 and I clip it to the flaps where the heat comes out and aim it at the sensor near the cluster, lights up everything like a Christmas tree but jeez for a 80 grand car it's quite embarrassing, also when people ask I just shrug it off..
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7crwolf New Member 0 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW 330i G20 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	I have no tint, and I'm constantly annoyed at how dim the display gets in certain lighting conditions. When the sun is low in the sky, driving at about 45 degrees off of head on, it gets very dim. Still readable, but annoying. It's ridiculous that this can't be adjusted in iDrive. One of my many technology gripes about this car.
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Weiner0123 First Lieutenant 417 Rep 381 Posts Drives: 2020 m340i. 2013 328i Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	It blows my mind how a company that makes sport cars, don't account for people customizing there vehicles... like how did they not anticipate people tinting...
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Casone238 Captain 528 Rep 645 Posts Drives: M340 Join Date: May 2020 Location: Connectcuit iTrader: (0)	Anyone with the my21 model having this issue as well ?
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Socosurf Private 23 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW 330xi Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	Have this issue as well. 2020 330xi. 25% all around. Non ceramic. Hoping someone can find a fix.
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Casone238 Captain 528 Rep 645 Posts Drives: M340 Join Date: May 2020 Location: Connectcuit iTrader: (0)	I don't have my car yet (currently in transit to the dealership) the owners manual is available to me and I came across this, hope this helps! Especially since I do intend on using 15% ceramic tints all around & 50% on the windshield Attached Images
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That1Prince ///Mewbie 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW M340ix Join Date: May 2020 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	I had a 20% nano ceramic tint done all around (excluding windshield) and I've seen no dimming whatsoever. I was really worried about it but was getting a great deal on the tint from a local shop that I just decided to go through with it. So glad I did as I've seen no dimming at all.
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Casone238 Captain 528 Rep 645 Posts Drives: M340 Join Date: May 2020 Location: Connectcuit iTrader: (0)	The brand of my tints are going to be xpel, I seen someone else with a my21 model with 20% ceramic tints all around (no windshield) and he said his display dimming was minimal, he barely noticed
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