Info Screen is Dim

[Supriast]

Mille grazie, vielen Dank, thanks a lot, merci beaucoup.

Bimmercode setting works on a German Supra MKV as well like a charm.

Posted the "trick" on a German form https://www.toyota-supra.de with indication of the source. They will be happy as well.

Again arigato goseimas.

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[Mehster]

Did anyone hear from their dealer on an official fix? I'm really loathe to mess with my warranty using bimmercode on something that should be pretty easy to fix in software. I'm having the same issue. In full daylight my infotainment screen and gauge cluster are really dim. It's not unusable but I can tell something is not quite right.

 

[CJ-]

This is great to hear! I’ve just bought the OBD plug and I should have it in a couple days. I can’t wait to fix this and disable start/stop. Thanks for passing the info along!

How’d it go for you?

The FULL version of BimmerCode was mentioned. I only found BimmerCode (free) and BimmerLink (31.99). Does the free one work?

 

[RRF985]

How’d it go for you?

The FULL version of BimmerCode was mentioned. I only found BimmerCode (free) and BimmerLink (31.99). Does the free one work?

it was extremely simple. Just followed the instructions above. Hardest part for me was figuring out how to get the car in key on engine off mode. Lol. I downloaded the BimmerCode app then purchased the $32 whatever inside of it. Not sure if the free version works for it as I didn’t try.

 

[tadda]

I just used Bimmercode to reprogram and fix the iDrive screen brightness problem (dim daytime screen) and also removed the annoying startup warning message....Way better screen visibility during daytime now...

 

[89 and 95]

I just did the same and it's so much better! One by one, getting rid of every fault and quirk I've found.

 

[XPOTTEDPLANTX]

LOL i was wondering about this but havent had time too look into it . and now im here. haha well crap! its not that dim but could be brighter

 

[30MilesOffshore]

If you code for this, do you lose auto-dim feature of the screen?

 

[chylld]

Just did the same. Initially BimmerCode was giving me a connection error, but I just had to run the OBDLink app and update my MX's firmware, then it worked perfectly.

I was hoping it would also make the instrument cluster brighter, but it seems DIM_VARIANT only affects the main display. Is there another setting for the instrument cluster?

 

[Axix23]

Do they plan to do a factory update on this?

 

[RRF985]

Do they plan to do a factory update on this?

They haven’t yet so probably not. I’m glad I did the swap.

 

[huntjunky]

OK...Of course everyone has this issue. 1st I approached my dealer and they said there is no fix. BS! Already had OBDlink MX+ and the $32 Bimmer app. The free app provides for no user coding facility. Worked great for the coding I have done...6 items as explained earlier. Note that you do need to put vehicle in diagnostic mode for adaptor to link with vehicle. Push start button w/foot off brake (standby), then push start button 3 times. Going out to try this coding instruction and thanks to Kevin in advance. The manual rheostat in the lighting controls only works as a dimmer for night time and does change the instrument cluster along with the Idrive control display but will have no effect on daytime brightness. What pisses me off is, my 2 dealer service managers have been to Supra training twice and they are not aware of or will not acknowledge the service/recall for this issue.

 

[huntjunky]

Well, gave the Trojan Mans coding instructions a go & voila! We are plenty bright on the iDrive Control Display. As indicated, there is so much more adjustability between dim and bright, w/ the "old" designator indicating "BRIGHTNESS" rather than "brightness @ night". It only pertains to the control display without messing with the instrument cluster, which can be controlled by the manual dial in the lighting controls. This dial will also dim the control display, at the same time, so no need to go into the iDrive menus to adjust the iDrive display brightness, when dimming at night.

Going down to the dealer to have the carbon fiber mirror replaced, that some prick decided to trash and maybe play the "shame card" as an end consumer shows the dealer's multi million dollar service department how to address this issue. Perhaps this will instigate a bit of a discount for the $1,127 repair. Thank god for insurance, though they only allowed $45/hr for shop time...WTF! Last time I saw a dealership shop rate @ $45/hr was when I bought a new 1968 Camaro SS.

 

[John8]

Does the code work with an iPhone, if anyone knows? The device hooks up by BT to the car then?

 

[RRF985]

Does the code work with an iPhone, if anyone knows? The device hooks up by BT to the car then?

Bimmercode does work with iOS. I used my iPad to do the coding. It is a Bluetooth connection.

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