Skizzy

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).



Any ideas?

aj986s

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.

JMLavoie

Is it because it is less or equal to +2 degrees C temparture-wise, perhaps?
Martin

C4CRNA

"Winter Warning Icon"
Car must be put away for the winter

dotframe

Winter is Coming!

Skizzy

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)

Sue Esponte

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

MiamiC70

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?

Skizzy

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.

ivangene

LOL - that is NOT a snow flake

its a bad crystal display

Gonzo911

Looks expensive. Just call it a snowflake. And in the summer it can be a lightning detection warning light!

Sue Esponte

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

b8_rdc

It got into your cluster, and it went bad.

MiamiC70

Just move to S. Florida it cooled off to 80 degrees to day

fpb111

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.