The console is designed to dim when the headlights are put on. Working on
the principle that at night you do not need them lit up so bright to see
them.

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> I have a 1999 323is and was wondering if the console dimming and
> returning to normal during the day without the lights on be about. Any
> one know could this be a battery or other electrical issue?
infoguy - 16 Aug 2005 23:55 GMT
a defective voltage regulator will cause this problem...
Malt_Hound - 21 Aug 2005 17:26 GMT
> a defective voltage regulator will cause this problem...
...or a properly operating car since it is designed to do this.