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Backlight behind the mirror control?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by gmhorse, Sep 22, 2011.

  1. gmhorse

    gmhorse New Member

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    Hey everyone. I have a 2011 Prius IV and have noticed the power mirror controls have no backlighting. Is this correct or do I have a light out?
     
    #1 gmhorse, Sep 22, 2011
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    mgb4tim Noob

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    nope, there's no light... for the dimmer either, I think
     
    #2 mgb4tim, Sep 22, 2011
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    No, that was factored into the weight savings. Entire ounce!
     
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    It didn't needed because you can navigate the buttons just by feeling.
     
    #4 cproaudio, Sep 22, 2011
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    I kept looking at it and just felt like that control should be lit! The one right next to it is lit and it made it look as though it was burned out. Thanks for the info everyone. Guess I'll have to trade it in for a 2012 now. :)
     
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    same thing happened to me I went back to the dealer to complain the bulb was burnt!!

    Toyota saved a lot of money eliminating the light LOL first car I have owned with a bunch of buttons in the dark including the auto mirror home link buttons!!
     
    #7 Lsegovic, Sep 26, 2011
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    I guess Toyota didn't want the light depleting the battery. If the '12 switch is lit, I wonder if the fit is retro.
     
    #8 El Dobro, Sep 27, 2011
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