Instrument Panel Light out? - Toyota Yaris Forums

ApolloX · 09-28-2010, 02:25 PM

I havea 2007 4-door Yaris. The other night I was driving and I noticed if I turn my light panel dial (shown below) all the way up, the RPM/MPG dashboard items go completely black. The clock stays visible.

First off, am I correct in assuming this is a problem? I thought turning the dial all the way up, put it at maximum illumination, but I could be wrong.

Second, are their two lights involved? The dashboard is visible at non-maximum illumination, but non-visible at max. This would sort of make sense if there were two lights involved and it was flipping between the two at max. Is this correct?

Finally, am I looking at a fuse issue, a lightbulb issue, or an electrical problem? Any tips?

BLH · 09-28-2010, 02:39 PM

If you turn it all the way up until it clicks. Some lights go back off.
I usually have mine up to just before it clicks.

bankrobber · 09-28-2010, 05:56 PM

When you push all the way up it is supposed to be brighter. I use mine when raining and I need to turn on headlights. If I wear sunglasses I can see display unless I turn it till it clicks. I would guess it is all one bulb.

09-28-2010, 02:25 PM	#1
ApolloX I've made a post! Drives: 2007 Yaris 4 Door Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 1	Instrument Panel Light out? I havea 2007 4-door Yaris. The other night I was driving and I noticed if I turn my light panel dial (shown below) all the way up, the RPM/MPG dashboard items go completely black. The clock stays visible. First off, am I correct in assuming this is a problem? I thought turning the dial all the way up, put it at maximum illumination, but I could be wrong. Second, are their two lights involved? The dashboard is visible at non-maximum illumination, but non-visible at max. This would sort of make sense if there were two lights involved and it was flipping between the two at max. Is this correct? Finally, am I looking at a fuse issue, a lightbulb issue, or an electrical problem? Any tips?

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09-28-2010, 02:39 PM	#2
BLH Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CT Posts: 271	If you turn it all the way up until it clicks. Some lights go back off. I usually have mine up to just before it clicks.

09-28-2010, 05:56 PM	#3
bankrobber Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Central Florida Posts: 254	When you push all the way up it is supposed to be brighter. I use mine when raining and I need to turn on headlights. If I wear sunglasses I can see display unless I turn it till it clicks. I would guess it is all one bulb.