S40 (New) General : - Radio Display Always Dark

jbswagger · Oct 18th, 2012, 13:59

Hi,

The radio display is always on it's dark/night time setting, even during the day.

I've cleaned the windscreen over the sensor (by the rear view mirror) but no difference.

Any other suggestions?

Thanks

jaygee · Oct 18th, 2012, 14:47

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Originally Posted by jbswagger

Hi,

The radio display is always on it's dark/night time setting, even during the day.

I've cleaned the windscreen over the sensor (by the rear view mirror) but no difference.

Any other suggestions?

Thanks

Broken sensor? Not sure how much they cost but I bet it ain't cheap.

ajaycad · Oct 18th, 2012, 20:03

The twilight sensor is integrated into the alarm indicator - that red flashing light at the base of the windscreen. According to a USA parts site, its about $40 so around £30 ish

jaygee · Oct 18th, 2012, 20:33

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Originally Posted by ajaycad

The twilight sensor is integrated into the alarm indicator - that red flashing light at the base of the windscreen. According to a USA parts site, its about $40 so around £30 ish

Cheaper than I thought!

850Chris · Oct 18th, 2012, 20:50

Are you SURE it's knackered? I've noticed mine has been on the 'dark' mode a fair bit during the daytime recently but when the sun shines, it flips straight back to the 'light' mode. What I'm trying to say is, are you sure it's not just the dull weather?

rowdy · Oct 19th, 2012, 21:45

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Originally Posted by 850Chris

Are you SURE it's knackered? I've noticed mine has been on the 'dark' mode a fair bit during the daytime recently but when the sun shines, it flips straight back to the 'light' mode. What I'm trying to say is, are you sure it's not just the dull weather?

+1, mine seems to be on the darker setting more lately. Personally I prefer it, shame it can't be switched between the two settings manually.

SonyVaio · Oct 19th, 2012, 21:48

Give your dashboard a clean you dirty bugger!

No seriously though give the sensor a wipe over to ensure dust/dirt etc.. are all off and see if it makes a difference.

jbswagger · Oct 21st, 2012, 09:00

Hi,

Thanks for all the replies.

I am sure(?) that it isn't on and not just overcast days.

I'll try cleaning the windscreen again and see what happens.

Thanks again

SonyVaio · Oct 21st, 2012, 14:14

Not just the windscreen but the sensot that sits on the dash where it flashes red for the alarm too.

Oct 18th, 2012, 13:59	#1
jbswagger Junior Member Last Online: May 12th, 2017 08:24 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Essex	Radio Display Always Dark Hi, The radio display is always on it's dark/night time setting, even during the day. I've cleaned the windscreen over the sensor (by the rear view mirror) but no difference. Any other suggestions? Thanks

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ajaycad 1200 VMax Rider Last Online: Jan 7th, 2017 19:46 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Cornwall	The twilight sensor is integrated into the alarm indicator - that red flashing light at the base of the windscreen. According to a USA parts site, its about $40 so around £30 ish __________________ Last edited by ajaycad; Oct 18th, 2012 at 20:06.

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850Chris Premier Member Last Online: Aug 16th, 2017 20:12 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fife (Scotland)	Are you SURE it's knackered? I've noticed mine has been on the 'dark' mode a fair bit during the daytime recently but when the sun shines, it flips straight back to the 'light' mode. What I'm trying to say is, are you sure it's not just the dull weather? __________________ 2004 V50 T5 SE Manual Now sold, off to BMW land for a while.

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SonyVaio VOC Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2016 19:58 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Exmouth	Give your dashboard a clean you dirty bugger! No seriously though give the sensor a wipe over to ensure dust/dirt etc.. are all off and see if it makes a difference.

Oct 21st, 2012, 09:00	#8
jbswagger Junior Member Last Online: May 12th, 2017 08:24 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Essex	Hi, Thanks for all the replies. I am sure(?) that it isn't on and not just overcast days. I'll try cleaning the windscreen again and see what happens. Thanks again

Oct 21st, 2012, 14:14	#9
SonyVaio VOC Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2016 19:58 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Exmouth	Not just the windscreen but the sensot that sits on the dash where it flashes red for the alarm too.

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