[slavke]

So as the title says my radio display pixels are slowly all dying. I have lost 3 horizontal and 2 vertical rows of pixels. Now I am obviously not going to pay $800 for exact same new radio at the stealer so I need to know what you guys would do if you were in my case. On ebay I saw these guys do pixel repair for around $200+ shipping of the radio or I should just get a decent alpine aftermarket radio for similar price. I personaly would love to keep same radio because I don't like the look of aftermarket stuff especially in a nice car like bmw even though aftermarket radios are far superior to what I currently have. Your input on this issue is really much apriciated. Thank you

[AndreyT]

I haven't used these guys myself, but heard some positive reviews

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-C...ioQ5fVideo#ht_

[slavke]

yeah thats the one I came across too. I just wonder how good their repair really is and if its long lasting. I sent them a message and will see what they say.

[EngineCo52]

if your car is under warranty, the stealership should cover that!

[shaytanabyad]

Same problem here. My care is under the extended warranty (CPO, I think) and the delaer said they wouldn't cover it. I was quoted about $900 for replacement. Would be interested to hear thoughts on this...

[bstockbhappy]

Bump for same problem. Pixels fading away...

[shaytanabyad]

This morning, after the night temperature dropped to the 40's, I noticed that my pixels were bright again. I haven't taken the car on an extended drive to see if they will diminish as the car warms up but I found this very odd.

Thoughts?

UPDATE: I took the car out for a longer drive and as soon as the unit warmed up, the pixels started to fade. It got worse as the unit got warmer.

[AndreyT]

Originally Posted by slavke

yeah thats the one I came across too. I just wonder how good their repair really is and if its long lasting. I sent them a message and will see what they say.

So, did you get any response from them?

[jaredlevy]

Originally Posted by shaytanabyad

Same problem here. My care is under the extended warranty (CPO, I think) and the delaer said they wouldn't cover it. I was quoted about $900 for replacement. Would be interested to hear thoughts on this...

I had the same issue when I purchased my 2006 325i (CPO). I mentioned it when I took delivery and then brought it down to service this week. It is currently being replaced as a courtesy by the dealership with no charge to me.

They made it fairly clear to me that it wasn't covered under the CPO but were doing it as a courtesy, so maybe you can get them to do the same for you too.

[shaytanabyad]

Originally Posted by jaredlevy

I had the same issue when I purchased my 2006 325i (CPO). I mentioned it when I took delivery and then brought it down to service this week. It is currently being replaced as a courtesy by the dealership with no charge to me.

They made it fairly clear to me that it wasn't covered under the CPO but were doing it as a courtesy, so maybe you can get them to do the same for you too.

Nice. I'll ask again and reference this forum and your expeience.

Thank you.

[jaredlevy]

Originally Posted by shaytanabyad

Nice. I'll ask again and reference this forum and your expeience.

Thank you.

Just got the car back with a brand new radio. Cost to me? $0

GL.