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      11-08-2023, 02:09 PM   #1
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Ambient lighting, difference in brightness

Now it’s getting darker earlier again, I noticed the ambient lighting on the passenger door handle seems dimmer than that on the drivers side.
Anyone else noticed the same?

Not checked it out with other colours but there’s definitely a difference in brightness with Azure.
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      11-10-2023, 08:15 AM   #2
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Now it’s getting darker earlier again, I noticed the ambient lighting on the passenger door handle seems dimmer than that on the drivers side.
Anyone else noticed the same?

Not checked it out with other colours but there’s definitely a difference in brightness with Azure.
Battery issue?
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      11-10-2023, 08:45 AM   #3
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Could it be the angle and distance affecting the perceived brightness?
You might have already tried this, but I'd jump in the passenger seat to check and see if the brightness levels change for you.
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Battery issue?

Definitely not.

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Could it be the angle and distance affecting the perceived brightness?
You might have already tried this, but I'd jump in the passenger seat to check and see if the brightness levels change for you.
Yeah tried that and it’s dimmer. I can’t quite see if it’s the plastic around the led that covering it slightly or the led itself is dim. It’s almost like there are 2 leds and one is out.
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      11-10-2023, 02:26 PM   #5
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You are talking about the LED just behind the door handle (silver), not the one on the door card itself, correct?

For mine, I have not noticed any difference in brightness, and I am using one of the blue colors (would need to verify which). I can't comment on the door cards or the dash since I have M Highlighters. I wish the dash highlighter was a smidge brighter, but that's not part of this conversation.
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Just reporting back on this one in case anyone else has the same experience.

Fibre optic ambient light in door was replaced under warranty.
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