Clocks steaming up - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

Ratty · 14th January 2007, 20:20

Mine seems to have developed steamed up clocks since replacing one of the dash illumination bulbs recently.....

Anyone throw any light on the problem? I clipped it all back together ok and refitting went smoothly... only happens on wet days...

It's very unsightly and needs fixing asap....

farrell · 15th January 2007, 03:52

Hi
Did you take the intrument binnacle out on a damp day with the car outside ?
Left the car doors open for an extended period maybe ?

If so, its likely that moisture in the air when replacing the part has condensed on the inside of the glass as cabin temp has increased after fitting.

I would either run the cabin heater on full with the floor & feet vent slider shut for a good 20 mins with the car static.
Or you could get a hair drier on on the clear plastic facsia of the binnacle & evaporate the moisture.

The alternative is an obvious one requiring dis-assembly..in a garage with the doors shut ideally.

Cheers
Farrell

Ratty · 15th January 2007, 20:44

I think that must be the case... I think I'll take the clocks out again and warm the air up with a hair dryer before sealing it again..

Must've been just a bit damp..I certainly don't work on it when it's raining

Thanks Farrell