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      11-17-2014, 12:39 PM   #1
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Question Instrument cluster back-light during the day (speedo / tach)

Another question - in my F30 328i, the speedo / tach were lit with a white light during the day and then it would switch to the usual BMW orange at night. Is the 2 series supposed to do that as well? I've noticed the speedo / tach isn't lit at all during the day (w/ light control set at Auto).

Just wanted to make sure this was not a new car 'gremlin'.

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Another question - in my F30 328i, the speedo / tach were lit with a white light during the day and then it would switch to the usual BMW orange at night. Is the 2 series supposed to do that as well? I've noticed the speedo / tach isn't lit at all during the day (w/ light control set at Auto).

Just wanted to make sure this was not a new car 'gremlin'.

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It is lit and a different color yes. Its not that bright because it doesn't need to be. White on one and Amber in the other. I cant remember which is which. I have noticed it when driving into/out of tunnels on highways through the mountains. The car tries to decide whether its night or just a shadow haha.

This is with auto lights and connected drive with extended cluster.
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Thanks Killramos for the reply.

I tested it again (car in park, headlights set to 'On' instead of 'Auto') and there's no back-light. In my 328i, it was pretty noticeable on start-up but you're right it's usually somewhat subtle.

But there's NO change in backlight when I start up the car and adjusting the rolling knob doesn't do anything I guess I have to add that to the list.
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It is lit and a different color yes. Its not that bright because it doesn't need to be. White on one and Amber in the other. I cant remember which is which. I have noticed it when driving into/out of tunnels on highways through the mountains. The car tries to decide whether its night or just a shadow haha.

This is with auto lights and connected drive with extended cluster.
Would you be able to humor me and post 'car off' and 'car on' photos so I can see that there indeed is a white light?
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Can any other 2 owners confirm that there is a white backlight on the speedo / tach during the day? Or do we only get an orange one that comes on at night?

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I too do not have a backlit cluster when my headlights are off. Amber backlighting comes on only when headlights come on. Not sure if this is normal though.
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I too do not have a backlit cluster when my headlights are off. Amber backlighting comes on only when headlights come on. Not sure if this is normal though.
Thanks for the feedback. I'm not sure if it's normal either. I keep the headlights on Auto, but same situation in other modes.

Anyone else?
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Yea I have no back lit either. Kind of bothering me as for split seconds when light is impeded I cannot see the dash.
Oh but I can see the M235i symbol at the bottom.
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FYI bmw genius confirmed that the 2 series doesn't have daytime back lighting for the speedo and tach.
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