Scangauge- Need Help

Tyrin · 06-06-2007, 11:22 PM

I followed the directions in the manual, found the screen which says low, high, or off for backlighting. Press the buttons, see NO difference. Now, granted, it is daytime when I did this, but even with my hand cupped over the screen, I could NOT see the backlight! What am I doing wrong?

Tyrin · 06-07-2007, 10:15 AM

No one has any ideas? Maybe I have a faulty unit...

JimboK · 06-07-2007, 10:22 AM

If you followed the manual's instructions, I too would say the unit is faulty.

I have to cup my hands over it during the day to see it, but it can be seen. Having said that, I have the first generation SG, and one of the few differences between the models is the backlighting. For instance, IIRC, yours allows for a choice of backlight colors, whereas mine stays orange.

Maybe wait until dark to confirm.

Tyrin · 06-07-2007, 11:07 AM

Thanks, Jim. I think I will definitely double-check at night before I contact Danny about a replacement unit. I'd hate to go through a return if my eyesight is just not good enough!

kettledrum · 06-12-2007, 05:01 PM

It seems there may be a problem with the last batch Danny received as several people have mentioned a backlight problem in page 11 of this thread. I'd like to get one, but I'm a little apprehensive now.

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06-06-2007, 11:22 PM	#1
Tyrin Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 273 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I followed the directions in the manual, found the screen which says low, high, or off for backlighting. Press the buttons, see NO difference. Now, granted, it is daytime when I did this, but even with my hand cupped over the screen, I could NOT see the backlight! What am I doing wrong?

06-07-2007, 10:15 AM	#2
Tyrin Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 273 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	No one has any ideas? Maybe I have a faulty unit...

06-07-2007, 10:22 AM	#3
JimboK One owner, low mileage Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 2,060 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 3	If you followed the manual's instructions, I too would say the unit is faulty. I have to cup my hands over it during the day to see it, but it can be seen. Having said that, I have the first generation SG, and one of the few differences between the models is the backlighting. For instance, IIRC, yours allows for a choice of backlight colors, whereas mine stays orange. Maybe wait until dark to confirm.

06-07-2007, 11:07 AM	#4
Tyrin Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 273 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Thanks, Jim. I think I will definitely double-check at night before I contact Danny about a replacement unit. I'd hate to go through a return if my eyesight is just not good enough!

06-12-2007, 05:01 PM	#5
kettledrum Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 154 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #4 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	It seems there may be a problem with the last batch Danny received as several people have mentioned a backlight problem in page 11 of this thread. I'd like to get one, but I'm a little apprehensive now.