LCD screen very dim, especially when cold

[Denis McGuire]

My LCD display screen on my 09 FX50 is quite dim when using NAV or the back-up camera. I have the brightness control set to max but it is dimmer than I would like. I was wondering if there may be an aftermarket alternative to the OEM screen. Technology has advanced significantly in the almost 10 years since this car was built so there should be something available.

Thanks,

 

[Alex Betancourt]

I just added an iPad Air as my multimedia source... got some magnets and viola... sits right in front of that outdated Orem screen

 

[Denis McGuire]

Is it just an IPad, or were you somehow able to link it to the car’s original system so all functions are available?

 

[Alex Betancourt]

Its just an iPad.. I have two sources... either the plug from the center concole or a Bluetooth usd adapter...
If from the center console, I can control It from then steering wheel or via the adapter from the iPad

 

[cokoblazed]

I saw this a couple days ago. Was considering it, but scared it may void my warranty.

Infiniti QX70 FX50 FX35 2009 - 2019 12.1

 

[Alex Betancourt]

I can imagine the work on that!

 

[cokoblazed]

The install didn't seem to be too difficult...

 

[Denis McGuire]

Its just an iPad.. I have two sources... either the plug from the center concole or a Bluetooth usd adapter...
If from the center console, I can control It from then steering wheel or via the adapter from the iPad

Thanks for the update. I can't even get my IPod connector to work properly. It just says "IPOD NOT CONNECTED". I am mainly looking to just upgrade the monitor.

That Rhino radio looks pretty cool. Not sure if I want to go that hi-tech though.