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MFD daytime brightness adjust

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by summit123, Dec 15, 2012.

  1. summit123

    summit123 Junior Member

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    A lot of people have been complaining about their MFD being too dim. My issue is that I find it too bright. Is there a SG code to activate the brightness adjustment roller even when the lights are not on?
     
    #1 summit123, Dec 15, 2012
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    With the lights out, if you turn the roller all the way down, the MFD dims.
     
    #2 El Dobro, Dec 15, 2012
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    I think there is a way to wire the light sensor so that the MFD will auto adjust to ambient light conditions. Search for the auto headlights thread. Though the modification involves taking your dashboard apart, so it requires some technical skills and isn't for the faint of heart.
     
    #3 xliderider, Dec 15, 2012
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    Here's the thread, kind of long, but lot's of information in it. Didn't provide the link earlier because I was on my first gen iPod Touch. ;)

    Automatic Headlights | PriusChat
     
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    the roller definitely does not dim/lower the brightness when the lights are not on. I tried it again this afternoon and there was zero change in the brightness.

    I unfortunately have retired from doing any more mods on my Prius, especially anything that will take more than 10 minutes. Stereo, speakers, sub, foglights, and HIDs have tired me out.
     
    #5 summit123, Dec 16, 2012
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    The MFD in both my 2011 and 2012 dimmed when I turned the roller all the way down, while the lights were out. Maybe the 2010 is different.
     
    #6 El Dobro, Dec 16, 2012
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    mine is sererely dim/sucky contrast, age and non-use and .. ? but i see the screen replacements for $20 ... but most only fit on 06 and newer, was their a size increas between 05 and later ?
     
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