instrument cluster doesn't illuminating during day time

fly169 · 08-02-2019, 04:02 PM

Hello. I just bought X3 2015 X Drive 28i and discovered that the Instrument cluster doesn't illuminate during day time/ Is it a glitch with my car only or this is faulty BMW design.

najnad · 08-05-2019, 11:35 AM

if you turn on the lights/fog lights during the day do the instrument cluster lights come on?

fly169 · 08-06-2019, 01:44 PM

Yes, it does with like Orange/Red colour

najnad · 08-07-2019, 07:01 AM

This is normal. During the day, if the lights are off (to include fog lights) the instrument cluster does not illuminate. If you have the light switch selected to "auto", the instrument cluster will illuminate during the day even if the other lights are off.

tracer bullet · 08-11-2019, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fly169

Is it a glitch with my car only or this is faulty BMW design.

Neither, it's supposed to be that way. So you can see them better in the daytime. It's called good design.

pejicmagic · 09-07-2021, 03:42 AM

Dear friend!
Few days ago the same thing started in my X3! Before it worked so normal!
How did you solve you problem fit it?
Best regards!

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najnad General of the Space Forces 171 Rep 721 Posts Drives: 11 X3 35i M-sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Elkridge, MD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW X3 x40i [0.00] 2011 BMW X3 35i M-s ... [0.00] 2017 BMW 330 GT (Wi ... [0.00]	if you turn on the lights/fog lights during the day do the instrument cluster lights come on? __________________ Current: 2020 X5 x40i M-Sport, Arctic Grey Metallic / Ivory White, Executive Package, Luggage Compartment Package, Integral Active Steering, Tow Package, Parking Assist Package, Driving Assist Package, M-Sport brakes, Tux Mats
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fly169 Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: BMW X3 2015 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	Yes, it does with like Orange/Red colour
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najnad General of the Space Forces 171 Rep 721 Posts Drives: 11 X3 35i M-sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Elkridge, MD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW X3 x40i [0.00] 2011 BMW X3 35i M-s ... [0.00] 2017 BMW 330 GT (Wi ... [0.00]	This is normal. During the day, if the lights are off (to include fog lights) the instrument cluster does not illuminate. If you have the light switch selected to "auto", the instrument cluster will illuminate during the day even if the other lights are off. __________________ Current: 2020 X5 x40i M-Sport, Arctic Grey Metallic / Ivory White, Executive Package, Luggage Compartment Package, Integral Active Steering, Tow Package, Parking Assist Package, Driving Assist Package, M-Sport brakes, Tux Mats
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pejicmagic Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW X3 f25 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Serbia iTrader: (0)	Daytime light in X3 Dear friend! Few days ago the same thing started in my X3! Before it worked so normal! How did you solve you problem fit it? Best regards!
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