YOUR RESEARCHWhy is there a snowflake next to my clock?
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I know it's almost Christmas time (joke), but I am curious as to why a snowflake has suddenly appeared next to my clock. Yesterday it wasn't there, but today it was. When the instrument panel lights are off, I can still see it (it's just not illuminated, of course). tClxu.jpg Any ideas?
I've seen a normal snowflake on our Boxster & Audi, which indicates its cold enough for possible freezing concerns. But your pic looks more random, like a defect in the display.
Is it because it is less or equal to +2 degrees C temparture-wise, perhaps? Martin
"Winter Warning Icon" Car must be put away for the winter
Winter is Coming!
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Don't think so. When the time has two digits, like 12:55 for example, part of it covers the number. I don't think they would have designed it to do that. I think it's a defect (like aj876s mentioned) that for some reason just now showed up, or just now happened... For the record, it's 38 degrees outside, but I've driven it in colder conditions without seeing this. No way, this car is much too fun to drive. Speaking of which, IL -> AZ -> WA road trip coming up here in a couple weeks. (~3,000 mi)
That doesn't look like a snowflake as much as it looks like your gauge cluster is having a negative reaction to cold temps -- maybe condensation frosting up on the electronics. I'm not sure of the cause but this used to happen to my TT's radio and it would go away as it warmed up inside the cabin. I don't know where you're located but what are the temperatures like wherever you are? I'm betting its cold. If not, then I have no clue. This is where my wife would normally jump in and point out that I'm clueless regardless of the temperature. -Eric
Mine has a dot that can be set to appear above or below the center of the first number presumably to indicate AM or PM but I have no idea which is which What is the consensus top = AM bottom = PM?
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Southern Illinois (basically St Louis). It got down to 23F last night, and that's the coldest it's been since I've had this car, so that could definitely be it. Hopefully it does go away.
LOL - that is NOT a snow flake its a bad crystal display
Looks expensive. Just call it a snowflake. And in the summer it can be a lightning detection warning light!
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I would agree with Ivangene and think it was a bad display if I didn't have the exact same issue with my TT (even when it was new). I could be wrong but I'm betting its related to the cold and will go away when the weather warms up...especially since last night was the coldest you've seen with the car to date and you're just seeing the issue for the first time today. If you want you can try getting the interior real hot to see what happens. Keep in mind that its not enough to get the air hot. You've got to warm the component itself; which takes a bit longer. You might feel better if it goes away but, unfortunately, you'll still have to deal with the anomoly during the colder Winter months. -Eric
It got into your cluster, and it went bad.
Just move to S. Florida it cooled off to 80 degrees to day
Mine does strange things when it gets around/below freezing also. The last couple mornings (26 - 30deg) some numbers in the LCD on the heat control display are missing segments, like '/ instead of 7. They come back after the car interior gets good and warm.
I like your new mystery snowflake. I believe its the rare weather prediction option. Just press foot to the floor and enjoy.
The snowflake means it's time to go skiing.
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It doesn't look like a snowflake that I've seen in my Audi. I've never seen it on my '02. As for the dot - it means AM on the top and PM on the bottom, but only in the northern hemisphere. When below the equator - they are reversed. If you live in Indiana, it depends on whether or not it's daylight savings in the rest of the country. If the car is not shiny side up - it really doesn't matter then!
Corrupted LED display. Pay $$ to fix or just ignore it
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This is definitely a malfunction and NOT normal. Hopefully it is just being caused by moisture/cold and will fix itself.
It's a broken LCD and won't fix itself I'm afraid. Time to look for a used instrument cluster on Ebay...
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