C5 display issue

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atr
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C5 display issue

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Hi
I would like to ask if there is an aftermarket display unit that fits and can replace the original unit. the reason that I would like to replace it is because the display is very hard to read, especially on bright days.
Thanx.
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Re: C5 display issue

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To the best of my knowledge, no, only the genuine ones are available (the same image "quality"). You could put a screen protect cover (like the ones you put on cellphones, tablets etc), which have anti-glare features
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You might also want to check the light bulbs. I believe there are 3 in the display unit, and if one or more are blown it might make it more difficult to read at any time.
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Just to check.....you know you can adjust the brightness don't you ?
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Stickyfinger wrote:Just to check.....you know you can adjust the brightness don't you ?
This too crossed my mind, but i though that shouldn't be the case ... hopefully ... :D
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Re: C5 display issue

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Hi
Thanx for your comments.
First, I didn't knew that the display's intensity can be changed. I'll try to find out how to do it and if that won't solve the problem - I'll try to check
the light bulbs. thanx for the link.
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If it is the bulbs (and the display is the same as the one showm in the fillowing link), then this link shows how to access the bulbs;

http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/v ... 37#p463330
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