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Prius 2012+ P Shift Button

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by jaredy, Jan 20, 2014.

  1. jaredy

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    I have a 2011 Prius, but I want to know if the LED light on the P Shfit Button is also dimmed when you dim the interior lights between daytime and nighttime with Rheostat Dimmer in your 2012+ Prius. Also, is the parts# 84718-47061? I think it is different than 2010-2011 as #84718-47020.

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    It shouldn't affect the power button, it a safety feature of the vehicle operation.
     
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    He's trying to do creative things with the power to the Park button LED.
     
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    The OP sent me a PM. The OP was having problems in his circuit when the P button LED was dimmed at night, most likely due to reduced voltage from the dimmer circuit.

    I advised him to use a relay in his circuit, where the power comes from somewhere else like the cigarette lighter/power outlet. The P button LED circuit then controls the relay's coil to provide switching only. The relay coil should be able to function even at the reduced power of the dimmed LED circuit.
     
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    I very thank xliderider, but I still want to know if someone who owns 2012+ can try for me. Thanks,~
     
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    The generic relay will be many times cheaper than an oem rheostat/dimmer.
     
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    True.
     
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    OK, as my signature shows I own a 2012 PiP. I just went to the parking lot a try it.
    With the vehicle ON:
    All position lights off, the dimmer didn't affect it at all
    All position lights on, the dimmer attenuates the "P" symbol but not the "P" indicator dot.
     
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    The first pic when it is dimmed.
     

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