|
|
|
2010 2011 BMW 5 Series Forum F10 Stupid Question Wednesday |
|
Post Reply |
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
09-01-2010, 11:08 AM | #1 |
Lieutenant
37
Rep 519
Posts |
Stupid Question Wednesday
Taking a cue from another Forum. Stupid Question Wednesday:
Does anyone know what that little tiny "bump" is on the right hand side plastic next to the NAV screen is? My guess is either a light sensor...or microphone? |
09-01-2010, 04:35 PM | #2 |
535i Dark Graphite Metallic
14
Rep 78
Posts |
Don't have a clue but I will take a guess that it is something used in the manufacturing process of the plastic. I don't think it is a light sensor or microphone.
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-01-2010, 04:35 PM | #3 |
Captain
36
Rep 852
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-01-2010, 10:22 PM | #5 |
Lieutenant
37
Rep 519
Posts |
No doubt................but am having difficulty finding a good picture of this. There are a couple of shots showing this on the interior thread of this forum. It's on every car and I agree a part of the manufacturing process, but for a reason. This is not a blemish from the molding process, case in point that the other side does not have it.
It's a tiny little bump. You will see it. |
Appreciate
0
|
09-02-2010, 03:35 AM | #7 |
Brigadier General
224
Rep 3,016
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-02-2010, 05:46 AM | #9 |
Brigadier General
224
Rep 3,016
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-02-2010, 07:09 AM | #10 |
Lieutenant
37
Rep 519
Posts |
Cannot be a defect. It is there for a reason. I checked REALOEM and the plastic surround and the screen are all one piece. You can see the bump on the illustration they have as well. My best guess is a light sensor for dimming at night.
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-02-2010, 08:05 AM | #11 |
Lieutenant
74
Rep 515
Posts |
It is a light sensor.
__________________
2013 F10 BMW 535i Alpine White / Oyster Dakota Leather / Anthracite Wood Trim / Steptronic transmission / M Sport Package / Premium Package / Technology Package / Rear-view camera / Park Distance Control
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-02-2010, 08:34 AM | #14 |
Private
30
Rep 98
Posts
Drives: 12' 1 Series M Coupé
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Curitiba - Brazil
iTrader: (0)
Garage List 2012 1M [10.00]
2014 Porsche 911 Ca ... [0.00] 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo [10.00] 1993 E36 M3 [10.00] 1999 E39 M5 [9.00] 2005 E46 M3 [0.00] 2011 BMW F10 535i [0.00] |
My F10´s has it too. And it bothers me a lot! ahahahah This should be some sensor, because i don´t think BMW could leave a residual plastic like this pass unnoticed.
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-02-2010, 09:13 AM | #15 |
Lieutenant Colonel
31
Rep 1,917
Posts |
Agreed that it isn't an imperfection caused by manufacturing. Plastic injection molding is too good these days and all injection points in the casting are designed to be on the non-visible side.
__________________
2014 EBII 435i xDrive M-sport
Gone: 2011 TiAg F25 X3 xDrive35i M-sport Gone: 2008 TiAg w/Coral Red E88 135i Cab M-sport |
Appreciate
0
|
09-02-2010, 10:16 AM | #17 |
Private
1
Rep 62
Posts |
My guess; I think it's a datum point for measuring the correct install of the nav screen. i've seen things like this used by robotic measurement tools before. Just a thought anyway..
At least it wont stick out like a Chapel Hat Peg when it's cold..
__________________
Driving AW F10 520d Sport Auto..
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-02-2010, 01:58 PM | #18 |
Brigadier General
224
Rep 3,016
Posts |
How about sticking your finger over it? If anything happens to the screen brightness it's a light sensor; if nothing happens it's something else. If you think it's a microphone try shouting at it, but probably best to check nobody's watching before you do so
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-02-2010, 02:49 PM | #19 |
Second Lieutenant
92
Rep 203
Posts |
It is the nozzle for dispensing heated screen cleaner fluid to wash the Nav screen. Go to IDrive and select "Wash Nav screen on 1st and 15th" and you will see the sparkling results twice a month. : Or, is it a spy camera?
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-02-2010, 08:11 PM | #21 |
Colonel
168
Rep 2,340
Posts
Drives: 650GC/E93M3/Lexus LS600HL
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Hong Kong
|
Oh... That's how we all make our F10 scream
__________________
F06 650i Gran Coupe Ruby Black/Dakota Cinamon- 2012-10-12 Adaptive Drive/IAS/Surround View/Adaptive LED/Comfort Seats/BMW 356 Liquid Black/Michelin PSS 245/35R20-285/30R20
E93 M3 Cabriolet Satin Pearl White/CR - 2012/03/12 Bilstein PSS10/ Michelin PSS 245/35R19-265/35R19 Brembo GT 2011 F10 550i M Sport - Retired |
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|