Dash Lights off when headlights on

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by gregpottluck, Jun 1, 2011.

  1. gregpottluck

    gregpottluck New Member

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    As of 2 days ago, when I switch on the headlights, I lose virtually all lights on the dash. The only remaining indicators are the "ready" light and headlights "On." I tried going to "display" while the lights were off and scrolling down to On/Off, but this was not the answer. Please help! THANKS!!
     
    #1 gregpottluck, Jun 1, 2011
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    It sounds as if your dashboard dimmer control is dialed all the way down. Have you rolled the dial up all the way? And when it hits the stop, roll it a bit further until it clicks?
     
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  4. moishemeister

    moishemeister First-time Prius owner.

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    The dash brightness control dial is to the left of the steering wheel near the mirror adjustment buttons.
     
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    13 years later, I just had the same problem and this post gave me the fix. Thank you kind stranger from the past!
     
    #5 rZZelda, Feb 28, 2024
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    This fixed my problem too. I was very afraid that there was something very wrong with my car
     
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