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aftermarket radio and glare

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by jvierra, Jun 9, 2020.

  1. jvierra

    jvierra Junior Member

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    I added a aftermarket radio in order to get Apple Car Play. The unit works great but I have one big problem. If the sun is out it's impossible to see the screen. The sun doesn't even have to be directly on the screen! Tried adding a glare guard but that didn't help. So I'm looking for some suggestions for other aftermarket radios some of you might be using that don't have this issue. Thanks in advance!
     
    #1 jvierra, Jun 9, 2020
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    Are you using polarised sunglasses by any chance?
     
    #2 dolj, Jun 10, 2020
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    No I'm not. Thanks
     
    #3 jvierra, Jun 10, 2020
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    Where the unit is installed? In the slot below MFD? Can we see a picture?
     
    #4 lpf, Jun 11, 2020
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    Maybe it's the screen itself. I had a sony with carplay in my gen 2 and didn't have any major issues with glare. The mounting brackets did have some leeway for positioning so I would give that a try first. Yes, that involves removing the deck. Again.
     
    #5 fotomoto, Jun 11, 2020
  6. jvierra

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    I'll get a pic but its below the mfd. Thanks
     
    #6 jvierra, Jun 11, 2020
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    That's what I was thinking. I wish I had driven it before I put it all back together. Thanks
     
    #7 jvierra, Jun 11, 2020
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    How did you solve this problem? Changing the angle of the screen? What Head Unit did you go with?
     
    #8 ColoradoCrow, Jan 25, 2022
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