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#126679 - 08/23/05 03:28 PM My Heads up is fallng asleep.
ReDgie the WeDgie Offline
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I have noticed that my heads up display has begun to randomly brighten and dim as I am driving. It clears up for a while if I shut it off and then reactivate it. It has been checked 3 times at the stealership and I am informed it falls within spec. Any ideas? I have ensured its well grounded and all conections appear secure.
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#126680 - 08/23/05 03:31 PM Re: My Heads up is fallng asleep.
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Make sure the sensor is clean and clear of any debris or anything that can cause it to be covered.

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#126681 - 08/23/05 04:14 PM Re: My Heads up is fallng asleep.
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iirc sometimes there is a "cold" solder joint inside the HUD and you have to take it apart and resolder the connection. Don't remember which one it was.
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#126682 - 08/23/05 07:25 PM Re: My Heads up is fallng asleep.
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Pretty easy solution if you are mechanically inclined.

Go here for step by step instructions:

http://www.clubgp.com/newforum/tm.asp?m=3367&p=&mpage=1&tmode=1&smode=1&key=hud%2Cdimming&language=single&cookieCheck=467696786

If this page does not load, go to http://www.clubgp.com then paste the above link into the address bar.

ClubGP handles browser cookies in a weird method that if you don't have a previous cookie from their site, you can't access pages directly.
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#126683 - 08/23/05 10:22 PM Re: My Heads up is fallng asleep.
crimpton Offline
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Registered: 05/01/02
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Loc: Portland Or.
Hello,

The light sensor is known to have a "cold solder" joint. I've repaired a few in my local club with great success. There is one or two that did not solve the problem.
Your symptoms sound like you have a good candidate for the solder repair.

Later now,
Clint
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