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09-30-2009, 12:08 AM | #1 |
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Blinding blue indicator light
When driving the Yaris on dark nights the blue high beam indicator light is so bright that it becomes annoying. I thought I read some where that a resister can be added to reduce the intensity of the light. Has anyone had any success with a fix for this one?
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09-30-2009, 12:22 AM | #2 |
Just call me Ray, better?
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i always half-ass the high beams so it doesnt come on, pretty much inbetween hi and lo it shines more aswell
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09-30-2009, 12:26 AM | #3 |
Just call me Ray, better?
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i know, but it blinds when it is really dark out and it gets destracting
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09-30-2009, 12:33 AM | #4 |
Just call me Ray, better?
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lol, ok maybe not blinds but still annoying,
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09-30-2009, 12:35 AM | #5 |
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I also find it VERY annoying. I'm about ready to put electrical tape over it
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09-30-2009, 12:37 AM | #6 |
Just call me Ray, better?
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or just do what i do
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09-30-2009, 01:31 AM | #7 |
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You're right,"blinding" is an exaggeration. When I do long late night commutes and my eyes are tiring the brightness of the blue light is annoying, For now I wad up a paper towel to cover it.
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09-30-2009, 02:25 AM | #8 |
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Some well-placed scotch tape to diffuse the light a bit?
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09-30-2009, 02:27 AM | #9 |
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The tape is an option but I'm hoping for an electrical fix. Thanks for the idea.
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09-30-2009, 04:11 AM | #10 |
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Upgrade your headlights to bi-xenon HIDs from Xenon-Vision. For some reason, the way the kits gets wired, it stops the hi-beam indicator from lighting up on the cluster even though the hi-beams work perfectly.
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09-30-2009, 04:21 AM | #11 |
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Just don't drive with hi-beams on in the first place. If that little blue light annoys you, just imagine how the driver in front of you feels
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09-30-2009, 06:24 AM | #12 | |
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09-30-2009, 10:06 AM | #13 |
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In the picture below, you can see the BEAM LED (D559). You could change its current limit resistor (looks like R640 {which is currently a 202 ohm resistor}, following the trace) to a higher value. Or, a much easier approach is mechanically reduce its output. My standard method for toning down overly bright LEDs on things is to simply dab the LED's lens with a black Sharpie marker. You can also use a think piece of gray or semi opaque plastic.
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09-30-2009, 10:11 AM | #14 |
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i really dislike blue LED indicator lights that show up on everything these days, it truly is annoying, and the blue itself is way too bright; as for the dashboard, i think it makes sense to have one as you don't want to be driving around with your brights on all night-- that's not fair to others, so you should be reminded that it is on; even if it's a tad annoying. so to sum up, I bring nothing productive to the OP, hah :D
you could always crack open the dash and just replace the LED, or add a piece of painters tape onto the front for long drives |
09-30-2009, 10:45 AM | #15 | |
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09-30-2009, 01:45 PM | #16 |
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Yeah if you can get at the circuit board masking the LED itself is the way to go.
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09-30-2009, 02:06 PM | #17 |
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There have been studies that show blue light creates more eye strain than any other color, but as others have pointed out, its a function, not a side effect.
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09-30-2009, 03:22 PM | #18 |
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My '71 ford had a red light for the high beam. Much nicer.
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