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illumination problem

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by oneflow, Jan 26, 2007.

  1. oneflow

    oneflow New Member

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    It seems that the illumination button to the left of the steering wheel is no longer functional. Also I can't remember if the steering wheel buttons light up or buttons on the stereo but neither have any glow. The speedometer still works but it is bright and I can't dim it. Seems like the car doesn't notice when the headlights are on anymore and there for doesn't dim. Anyone have any idea? i checked the button and it seemed fine. I installed a few things lockpick 3, dvd and siruis but i don't see what affect that would have.
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    -Ricky


    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Ricky Zinter @ Jan 26 2007, 09:29 AM) [snapback]381125[/snapback]</div>
    Also the buttons around the mdf don't light up
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Ricky Zinter @ Jan 26 2007, 09:35 AM) [snapback]381125[/snapback]</div>

    I read some posts and i think i know the problem. I grounded the dvd player to the wrong cable i grounded it to the illumination wire and not the ground wire. The alliumination whire is green and it looks like i wanted brown. I will check and let everyone know
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Ricky Zinter @ Jan 26 2007, 09:58 AM) [snapback]381159[/snapback]</div>
    ok the illumination works again. I couldn't tell if any of the buttons on the mdf, stereo or wheel were on but i think thats hard to see in the day any ideas?
     
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    after replacing a fuse and fixing the ground wire everything is fixed
     
  5. GeekEV

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Ricky Zinter @ Jan 26 2007, 10:08 AM) [snapback]381215[/snapback]</div>
    I did something similar and blew that dome fuse to much the same result. I was going to suggest that, but I see you already figured it out. :) As for the buttons on the mdf, stereo and wheel, yes, those are impossible to see during the day.