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Spotlight on Gear Shift Knob

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by psu77, Jun 13, 2009.

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  1. Blind Guy

    Blind Guy New Member

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    Thanks from Blind Guys Wife (LaDonna)
     
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  2. RobH

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    Here you go Pat.
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    #22 RobH, Jun 14, 2009
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    Awesome, now THAT made it onto my background - looks sweet @ 1920x1200! Nice use of Eco mode, and it would appear from the route trace on your NAV that you were going in circles? ;)
     
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    I have to agree with that. Kinda harkens back to some of those "Tokyo-by-night" dashboards of around 30 years ago.

    It is a great photo, none-the-less.
     
    #24 bob brown, Jun 15, 2009
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    I wish you could put one of those skull gear shift knobs on it...:p
     
    #25 dc202, Jun 15, 2009
  6. MJ225

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    Nice. Is the light over the knob standard?
     
    #26 MJ225, Jun 18, 2009
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    yep - it's quite cool. I'm sure some will say - wish it was on a dimmer or able to be turned off. Small square of electrical tape will do...
     
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    Question: Does the shifter spotlight have automatic on/off, or did that add too much weight, cost too much money, put too much strain on the light, etc.?
     
    #28 mirak, Jun 18, 2009
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    I believe it only lights at night, but then again...that's the only time I have my lights on. I know it's tied to the lights being on, but I'm not sure if it has a sensor to turn it off if people prefer to drive with their lights on during the day.
     
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    That "Gear Shift knob" seems like a real waste. First, there are no gears to shift. Second, it is just an electrical switch assembly. I wish that Toyota would have just put a small switch assembly on the dashboard. Seems like that big knob just gets in the way.

    Keith
     
    #30 Tech_Guy, Jun 19, 2009
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    Like you, I wish it was on a switch or dimmer. In my 2011 Prius III, I think it's too bright. It almost washes out and renders useless the backlighting on the heater and radio controls.

    I think I'd be happy if I could change the color of the bulb to blue or something else less noticeable. Has anyone done this yet?

    Shawn
     
    #31 rsg, Feb 1, 2012
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    Does anybody know if the spotlight can be replaced by a blue led? If so, where would one go to buy that?:D
     
    #32 surfdog5, Mar 2, 2012
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    Bump
     
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