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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by g-coke, Apr 18, 2022.

  1. g-coke

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    Hi All,

    I have a 2007 Prius with 78K miles. Everything works fine except that the MFD isn't bright enough. In the Info panel I've changed the color & contrast a couple of times, and I've turned the display dial all the way up, but neither brightens the light. The functions on the panel all seem to work perfectly
     
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    Find a replacement unit at a pick and pull and swap it. Get the part number off the back of your existing unit and get a replacement unit with that exact part number.
     
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    Remove mfd following YouTube video methods, note exact part number, search for it on eBay and get it shipped in a couple of days. Put everything back together, then sell old one to a refurbishment company.
     
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    Welcome to PriusChat!!
    Many MFDs are not bright enough in direct sun, you may need to put a DIY hood or shade over the MFD to be able to see the screen better.

    Someone once sold a 20-30usd plastic sun shield, and it might still be available online.

    FYI : you're moderated until you've posted 5 times.
     
    #4 SFO, Apr 18, 2022
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    If you have access to a 3D printer you can make a MFD sun shade for a dollar in filament. No skill required. I’ve made a few and they work great. Plans are open source and free to use for personal use on Thingaverse.com
     
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