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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 08:13 PM
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Command Screen Initially Dim

Anybody experienced this? My command screen has been getting dim when I first start the car. It seems to get brighter as it stays on for a period but not as bright as I remember it to be.
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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 09:11 PM
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usually does that when its really cold outside. guess the crystals are too cold. i dont know, just noticed it happens when its really cold.
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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 09:16 PM
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I have noticed the same thing on my 06 E320CDI recently with the cold weather we have been having. After driving for several minutes it gets brighter and looks normal. I thought it may be caused by a weak battery so I replaced the main battery as it was the original battery and has a few years service. It seems to be better but not like it was when it was warm. I am beginning to believe that the cold affects the display and that it may be normal. As long as doesn't get worst I am ok with it as it gets bright after a few minutes.
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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 09:16 PM
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My 2003 E320 has always been like that. Im in CA so its never that cold here (Rarely gets under 40). It usually goes away in a few mins as you stated, never really considered it much of a problem
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Old Jan 6, 2010 | 08:40 PM
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Has anybody here gotten a ghost image in their screen where the rectangular on screen buttons always go, when you are listening to radio or SAT? Is this something that we just live with?
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Thing is mine wasn't always as dim and looking at it it doesn't really get as bright as I remember but it is getting really dim initially

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