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Gen III Prius IV LCD display dark

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion' started by sfmole, Jul 21, 2010.

  1. sfmole

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    The small LCD display (Int temp, fan speed, etc.) in my Prius IV with Nav Package is very dark, read "unreadable" when sunlight is prominent in the car. This is so even with the panel rheostat turned all the way up to bright. Is this a faulty display or is there any work around if not? Thanx. Craig
     
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  2. spiderman

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    Mine is fine but I believe there is a TSB out there for "cloudy displays". Call your dealer about it.
     
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    LCDs are transflective and ought to maintain high contrast ratios across wide viewing angles and external lighting conditions. I'm with spiderman.
     
    #3 dtuite, Jul 21, 2010
  4. chrisj428

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    Craig,

    Does it remain dark with your sunglasses off? (serious question)
     
    #4 chrisj428, Jul 21, 2010
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    Yes. I don't wear sunglasses. Probably should! ;o)
    I rented a Nissan Versa while traveling recently. It had
    a similar display and it was as bright as could be in all
    kinds of ambient lighting.
     
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    I have the same problem on my Gen 3 II

    Edit: Found this thread
    http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii...5-cloudy-blurry-ac-screen-21.html#post1041196

    That TSB is old and doesn't cover recent production, but the problem sounds the same.

    Does anyone know if there is a later TSB?
     
    #6 xs650, Jul 21, 2010
  7. Codyroo

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    I was chuckling when I read the question regarding taking off one's sunglasses. I'm wearing polarized sunglasses and they do a helluva job in darkening the screen. I have to "rotate" the angle of my head and then the screen lightens up.

    I hope you find out what is wrong (if anything) with your screen.
     
    #7 Codyroo, Jul 21, 2010
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    ;) Exactly. I have the same problem.
     
    #9 chrisj428, Jul 22, 2010
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