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Thread: Trip computer Display

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    Default Trip computer Display

    Hello all..
    I just bought my first BMW, a 1995 540I. It's a great car and I am really happy with it. Love the V8 Power!

    One nagging question.. How do I increase the display brightness on the trip computer (the one to the right of the radio)?

    Thanks in advance,

    Clay Perrine
    1995 BMW 540I
    1973 Porsche 914 /6 2.4L MFI
    1974 Porsche 914 1.8L

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    Default I don't know if there is an adjustment....

    ....to increase/decrease the OBC display light as such. But in the upper right-hand corner of the unit is a small light sensor. Above the S/R button. It looks like a glassy spot. I believe it increases the intensity in darker conditions, so try to cover it with your finger or something and see if the light output increases. It might take a few seconds to adjust.

    Just a thought.

    Brian C.
    There is nothing worse than a brilliant image of a fuzzy concept. -
    .............Ansel Adams


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    Default ...or maybe new bulbs would help...

    Here's the procedure to replace the backlight display bulbs in the OBC, thanks to Don Gale. It doesn't look too tough to do.

    Hope this helps.

    Brian C.
    There is nothing worse than a brilliant image of a fuzzy concept. -
    .............Ansel Adams


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    Default Thanks!

    I had the cover off the right side yesterday, but I didn't know how to get the computer out. This looks easy.

    Thanks,

    Clay Perrine

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