problem with sat-nav flip screen

skid08

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does anyone know if there is a way of resetting the sat-nav flip screen, it only pops up part of the way when the stereo or navigation is activated then after turning the stereo on and off a few times it will resume it's normal position.
 
When you say not fully opening how far do you mean? There are adjustments on the RHS of the bordmonitor that allow the angle to be changed though several degrees to reduce glare.

If you mean it's only opening to say 45 degrees then sorry never seen that fault
 
it very random, it will open a little way then on other times it will go half way and on a rare occasion it will open fully!
 
I had that on my previous one, and it means that you need to replace the monitor. Is the car in warranty?
 
Sometimes I have the same problem. Just stop the car and wait (with the key in your hands) that the CAN network switches off, than turn on again engine. It'll be enough to reset monitor position.
If it doesn't simply adjust it with the buttons on the left...it should be fixed for a long time :wink:
 
Mine does this occationaly, at other times it opens fully then shuts again straight away and every now and then it just doesn't bother opening at all! I just live with it, I've given up trying to iron out the frustrating flaws with the car and just accept it now.
 
Curtis said:
Mine does this occationaly, at other times it opens fully then shuts again straight away and every now and then it just doesn't bother opening at all! I just live with it, I've given up trying to iron out the frustrating flaws with the car and just accept it now.
I almost did...but I occasionally find myself thinking about 'em! :D
 
You can get a new one from eBay ... I bought 2 for my first Z4. (first one did exactly what you described):

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-CID-TFT-Monit ... dZViewItem
 
i have the same problem on mine. i took it to the dealer and they claim that they "cycled it" and now it works. i call BS on that. when its summer again im gonna take it back, complain it still doesent work right and see if they will actually replace it this time.

another thing is the lock box between the seats. the light inside it only turns on 5% of the time i open it. i told the dealer before and they claimed to have changed the bulb. another BS call on that because it still doesent work. obviously its not a busted bulb. rather its a faulty switch.
 
The switch is very fragile. I have removed mine a number of times, and it is very easy to break or disconnect.
 
If your car is under warranty, they should replace the monitor, no questions asked. I had the same problem and since they replaced it, its been working perfectly.
 
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