2006 MFD Faded - Options?

Correct. It is LCD Damage caused by the sunlight cooking it through the windshield. Th digitizer is glued to the front. You can order the entire assembly from German Auto Tech.

https://www.germanaudiotech.com/products/repair-service-for-toyota-prius-navigation-radio-monitor-display-lcd-2004-2005-2006-2007-2008-2009?variant=40165272387697 this is the repair service.
They are marked sold out.... Strange... But you can buy the replacement part direct from them as well.

 

I had to replace the combo meter capacitor in our '05, so I figured I might as well replace the MFD while I had the dash torn apart. I'd been living with the washed out display for a couple of years, but I found a decent used one on eBay for $200 that came out of an '09 model. The seller posted numerous photos showing the unit from all sides, including the serial number label and shots of the display in every possible mode.

Fortunately, my unit arrived in good condition and was exactly as advertised. As with any used, online purchase, though, you should do your due diligence before purchasing. I contacted the seller to verify that the unit I'd be receiving was the same S/N as shown in the photos, and indeed it was. My Prius is a basic model without nav, so the correct MFD for this car was the 86110-47081. I'd expect the higher-end unit for models with camera & nav to be more expensive. My before & after photos are attached.

-Harry

 

I can't believe you swapped it out in 6 mins? or was that 4?

 

Another source is Autobeyours.com in Southern Indiana. Reliable parts source and offers MFD repair services at a reasonable price.

JeffD