Faults with regard to excess temperature
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With unfavorable operating conditions, the temperature of the FD can rise strongly.
In this case, the FD lowers its brightness. In extreme cases, the FD even switches off its backlighting. If it is switched off, a fault entry is placed in the FD.
Reasons for excessive temperatures in the FD can be:
- High ambient temperature
- Strong sunlight
- Strong heat from the heating duct