HUD out of focus

[Who's on first]

Has anyone else had the HUD out of focus?

It's very noticeable when scrolling through your songs/channels.

And before anyone asks, yes I changed my seating position, and well as the height and rotation of the HUD itself. No joy.

[jwzimm]

When was the last time you went to the Optometrist? I am half joking but that could be the issue.

[Who's on first]

Originally Posted by jwzimm

When was the last time you went to the Optometrist? I am half joking but that could be the issue.

No, I get it.

You tell me how this looks to your eyes.

[Devonrex]

Looks good to me, what's the problem?


Check the HUD screen for Armor All or other cleaning solution. If not sounds like a service issue to clean or focus the lens.

[Who's on first]

Originally Posted by Devonrex

Looks good to me, what's the problem?


Check the HUD screen for Armor All or other cleaning solution. If not sounds like a service issue to clean or focus the lens.

Damn, I was hoping you'd notice it was out of focus.

Maybe it's time to sand and Repolish my glass eyes.

[sh55]

Make sure the "hud bay" or whatever it's called on the dashboard is clean. Mine gets very dusty but a quick wipe with a microfiber cleans it up nicely.

[Who's on first]

Originally Posted by sh55

Make sure the "hud bay" or whatever it's called on the dashboard is clean. Mine gets very dusty but a quick wipe with a microfiber cleans it up nicely.

Very 1st thing I tried.

Keep in mind, I've had 4 BMW's in the past with HUD, and currently two 2016's with it.

Seems I'm the only one.

Sucks, I don't want them pulling my dashboard apart.

[stealth70mde]

I have noticed the same thing on mine just not as bad as yours.

And my vision is fine.

[hotrod2448]

Dumb question, was it blurry from day one or did the blurriness happen to coincide with a windshield replacement? A few years ago I had to have my X5's front glass replaced and even though they ordered the right glass for the HUD it looked blurry as hell. It took 3 windshields before it was right.

[Who's on first]

Originally Posted by hotrod2448

Dumb question, was it blurry from day one or did the blurriness happen to coincide with a windshield replacement? A few years ago I had to have my X5's front glass replaced and even though they ordered the right glass for the HUD it looked blurry as hell. It took 3 windshields before it was right.

Day 1, and no windshield replacement.

[Fast400]

Any resolutions?

[OutlawX3M]

Just hoping to help -- if the HUD "bay" is clean, what about the windshield itself?

I use a local car wash that's very good (they do dealer cars for delivery) and last time there, they mucked up the rear window. Something was definitely on that microfiber cloth that left a residue which I noticed after a day or so.

Just thinking out loud here....

[Who's on first]

Originally Posted by Outlaw M3

Just hoping to help -- if the HUD "bay" is clean, what about the windshield itself?

I use a local car wash that's very good (they do dealer cars for delivery) and last time there, they mucked up the rear window. Something was definitely on that microfiber cloth that left a residue which I noticed after a day or so.

Just thinking out loud here....

It's all clean.

No resolution.. they can try and pull the HUD... I'm just not sure if I want them doing it.

Kinda not worth the risk of getting squeaks and rattles...

[stealth70mde]

Originally Posted by Who's on first

It's all clean.

No resolution.. they can try and pull the HUD... I'm just not sure if I want them doing it.

Kinda not worth the risk of getting squeaks and rattles...

Yes, agree. Had the dealership work on it for 1 hour according to the invoice although the it was free because of warranty. No difference in the focus compared as before and now it rattles once in a while.

[aboulfad]

Originally Posted by Who's on first

Day 1, and no windshield replacement.

That's very bizarre, check the pic in this Rheingold document, it almost looks like yours.

There is a HUD geometric adjustment procedure in Rheinfold but can't recall if it had something related to out of focus issues. I'll check next time I connect to my car.

I use the HUD all the time and couldn't endure this! Taking out the dash is quite a bit if work but you can tell them to take the opportunity to apply felt tape or whatever in the trouble areas. Sorry, that really sucks!

[aboulfad]

Originally Posted by stealth70mde

Yes, agree. Had the dealership work on it for 1 hour according to the invoice although the it was free because of warranty. No difference in the focus compared as before and now it rattles once in a while.

That's impossible that they take out the HUD in one hour, so most likely they did useless stuff... The HUD/instrument cluster is known to rattle, sorry!

[samboy37]

Yeah
I have got the same problem after a windscreen replacement
Awaiting a new windscreen

[Jerich0]

Mine has this too... So can this be adjusted?

[stealth70mde]

Dealer tried without success for me.

[aboulfad]

OP, sorry, as suspected the RHeingold procedure is mostly geometric representation adjustment.