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Headlights on = dashboard off

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by alanw, May 18, 2023.

  1. alanw

    alanw New Member

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    2005 Prius - Everything seems to be working fine, but as soon as I turn on the headlights, the dashboard lights go out - if I turn the headlights off, the dash lights return - Of course, I would like to have both working at the same time - any suggestions?
     
    #1 alanw, May 18, 2023
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    Welcome to PriusChat!!
    Have you already tried adjusting the dimmer dial?

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    #2 SFO, May 18, 2023
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    I never thought to try that - i will tomorrow, thanks! And thanks for the welcome..
     
    #3 alanw, May 18, 2023
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    This^^^

    You have to turn the dimmer dial up to see the dashboard illumination with the headlights, or parking lights on during the day. When you reach the upper limit of dial rotation, you can keep applying pressure and it will "click" to Max brightness.

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    #4 xliderider, May 19, 2023
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    I adjusted the panel dimmer light level and everything works fine again... thanks! My ego has taken a bit of a hit, but at least the car works as it should once again, lol...
     
    #5 alanw, May 19, 2023
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