11-04-2021, 03:01 PM | #1 |
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I just got my car re-tinted. After I got it re-tinted I noticed that the ambient lighting on my driver's side doesn't light up from only the top part but the bottom part lights fine. No panels were removed and what is weird is that the top part turned green and the bottom blue when both are supposed to be blue and now the top doesnt work. Does anyone have any input on this? |
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11-05-2021, 12:34 AM | #8 |
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It sure is odd that some people are reporting issues with the ambient light strip after tinting the front 2 windows…
But apparently not everyone is having issues… Wonder what could be different in the tint process that creates the ambient light strip issue? (I seriously doubt any tint shop is taking off door panels these days)
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11-05-2021, 02:33 AM | #9 |
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Definitely the water from the tinting process. My driver side light strip became uneven and spotted after getting a little wet during a heavy rain storm. All I did was get in and out of the car. The next day I noticed the light strip was messed up and got it repaired under warranty. Really surprised that it couldn’t handle a little bit of water and now I keep a microfiber in the car so as not to let water linger. If you do a search you will find others with similar issues.
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11-05-2021, 09:10 AM | #11 |
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You seem to be a smart ass know it all. People give their opinions on here all the time. Some are right some are wrong. That is all part of a discussion board and your just another guy with an opinion.
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Obviously you don't have the answer. That's the problem with this forum opinions are given, I'd rather see helpful answers. And I don't know it all so I come here for answers not opinions. Thanks for serving Captain. |
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11-05-2021, 12:25 PM | #14 | |
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Water entering the door from tint certainly seems plausible. You had it happen twice as well as another in this thread. That's a pretty good indication that the OP's issue could be related. See, that's how we solve problems and get answers. Hopefully the OP will reply when the vehicle lighting is fixed and the next guy with the issue will see this thread and have an answer. Last edited by ridetime; 11-05-2021 at 01:08 PM.. |
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11-05-2021, 01:01 PM | #15 |
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I definitely wouldn't tell them the tint story, just say it doesn't work.
I just went through 2 months of pain with my led strips as well. Mine had hot spots from the first day I bought it and it was in and out of dealership 5 different times over 2 months. A fucking nightmare. Finally it was fixed Last edited by zukmeister; 11-05-2021 at 01:06 PM.. |
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11-05-2021, 05:51 PM | #18 |
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Update: The ambient lighting is still doing the same thing where I have the whole car as the blue color but only the drivers side which I have the issue with has the top half green and the bottom half blue then eventually the top half fades off. Sometimes the top half just changed color on it own. I will give it another day or 2 to see if there is any improvement.
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The shop I used to redo my front doors took off the door panels and put microfiber towels all over. They do high end cars (have done lambos/porsches/mclarens/etc) and they know better than to drown the doors in water and let it sit there.
I'd suggest you find a shop that does the same. If you cant find one, ask them to remove the panels. May charge extra but its worth it IMO. |
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Got tints done yesterday on G01 now piece of ambient lighting is stuck on green
I also got tints done yesterday and now the ambient lighting strip on the top portion is stuck on green. I have tried changing to all the different colors from idrive but it makes no difference. Sometimes all the ambient lighting turns off for no reason and only the portion that is stuck on green stays on.
What could possibly be the issue? How much would BMW charge to fix it including parts and labor? (in Canadian dollars if possible) Where is the light sensor that would allow the ambient lighting to be activated? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you. |
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Top Portion of the passenger door is stuck on green*
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Probably got wet. Usually requires replacing the door trim piece (which includes the ambient lighting strip).
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