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How do you clean the odometer/speedometer screen?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by stephensprius, Aug 8, 2013.

  1. stephensprius

    stephensprius Active Member

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    It has some bluriness to it now for some reason. it's got some lines on it too. What would you recommend I clean it with?
     
  2. jdcollins5

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    There were known problems with the instrument panel screens in the earlier model Gen III's, including mine. I had a problem with condensation in the MID screen that caused bluriness like you describe. I took it to the dealer and it was repaired under warranty. They took the dash apart and cleaned the lenses on the screens. They must have also sealed up the area around the screens because I have not had this problem return.

    I would take it to the dealer and let them have a look.
     
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    Non alcohol based cleaners.
     
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    iklear works really well, I purchased it to clean our LCD and LED screens.
     
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    Unless the 2012 is different than the 2010 there is an outer lens that covers the instrument panel. You will have to take the top of the dash off to remove this outer lens and get to the individual screen lenses. If you are willing to do this I am sure you could clean the lenses yourself.

    Being under warranty though I would personally take it to the dealer. Some others on here reported that the dealer replaced their entire electronics modules.
     
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    I use LED | LCD screen cleaner... I use it on my monitors and all electronic devices... I also use a micro fiber towel.. Mine hardly gets dusty or smeary...
     
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    soft flannel cloth, water dampened?