Help- Dash/Gauge/Radio Lights Inoperative - Toyota Yaris Forums

Speed4341 · 04-15-2013, 08:39 PM

Hi, My girlfriend has a 2012 Yaris Hatchback with approx. 22,000 miles. Last night on our way to dinner, I noticed that the display on the radio was not working but the actual operation of the radio still functioned properly. I thought it was odd but didn't think much of it. That is until we get ready to head back after dinner. When she turned on her headlights the instrument cluster gauges did not come on. With the headlights off, the small display in the instrument cluster that displays what gear the car is in, time, etc... worked but when the headlights are turned on, that part went out and the rest of the lights (gauges, radio, and climate control) did not come on.

I checked the fuses but didnt find any that had blown.

Has anyone had this happen before and is so, what was the cause and resolution?

The car is under warranty so she is taking it in on Wednesday for service but Im concerned about her driving at night with no gauge lights so if there is something simple I missed I'd like to know what i can check.

Thanks in advance

Video of problem
http://s1110.photobucket.com/user/Sp...18dc9.mp4.html

CTScott · 04-15-2013, 08:47 PM

Sounds like the dimmer rheostat (little knob by the driver's left knee) is turned all of the way down.

Speed4341 · 04-15-2013, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTScott

Sounds like the dimmer rheostat (little knob by the driver's left knee) is turned all of the way down.

I'll call her and have her check that. I literally know nothing about her car except that it is a Yaris and its Blue. haha

Speed4341 · 04-16-2013, 05:41 AM

The dimmer rheostat was the problem. Thanks for the quick reply.

Revsson · 04-17-2013, 07:41 PM

It's amazing how easy it is to bump that and not realize it. My parent's Taurus had a
similar issue. Glad you were able to solve the problem, and avoid a trip to the shop,
even if under warranty.

04-15-2013, 08:39 PM	#1
Speed4341 Drives: Caliber SRT4, Sonic Turbo, FZ1 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3	Help- Dash/Gauge/Radio Lights Inoperative Hi, My girlfriend has a 2012 Yaris Hatchback with approx. 22,000 miles. Last night on our way to dinner, I noticed that the display on the radio was not working but the actual operation of the radio still functioned properly. I thought it was odd but didn't think much of it. That is until we get ready to head back after dinner. When she turned on her headlights the instrument cluster gauges did not come on. With the headlights off, the small display in the instrument cluster that displays what gear the car is in, time, etc... worked but when the headlights are turned on, that part went out and the rest of the lights (gauges, radio, and climate control) did not come on. I checked the fuses but didnt find any that had blown. Has anyone had this happen before and is so, what was the cause and resolution? The car is under warranty so she is taking it in on Wednesday for service but Im concerned about her driving at night with no gauge lights so if there is something simple I missed I'd like to know what i can check. Thanks in advance Video of problem http://s1110.photobucket.com/user/Sp...18dc9.mp4.html

04-15-2013, 08:47 PM	#2
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	Sounds like the dimmer rheostat (little knob by the driver's left knee) is turned all of the way down. __________________

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04-16-2013, 05:41 AM	#4
Speed4341 Drives: Caliber SRT4, Sonic Turbo, FZ1 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3	The dimmer rheostat was the problem. Thanks for the quick reply.

04-17-2013, 07:41 PM	#5
Revsson View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Meteorite Metallic LB MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Wisconsin Posts: 810	It's amazing how easy it is to bump that and not realize it. My parent's Taurus had a similar issue. Glad you were able to solve the problem, and avoid a trip to the shop, even if under warranty.