Instrument Cluster panel : daytime lighting ... - Toyota Yaris Forums

Hershey · 09-03-2011, 10:10 PM

doesn't work , can see it get somewhat brighter and then dim over and over . The lighting is fine when any of the lights are on . Can adjust the brightness as well . So , what can be the culprit ? Last , the rolling control knob is not turned up all the way when it clicks . This is the '08 sedan and is not equipped with daytime running lights . Thanks .

Hershey · 09-03-2011, 10:36 PM

Or does it light up during the day ? I forget , the other 1/2 drives it more than I do .

SKurj · 09-04-2011, 09:54 AM

The dash lighting on the yaris leaves something to be desired. The only time I find them bright enough is when they are turned all the way up and the knob clicks. The range you can select prior to the click just isn't bright enough IMO.

(errm thats on my 09 lb)

Hershey · 09-05-2011, 11:33 AM

Think it may be the light control rheostat switch . These aren't cheap . Hopefully it's covered by the Platinum extended warranty .

IllusionX · 09-11-2011, 05:11 PM

i'm not sure about the 08, but my 07... you shouldn't turn the knob until it clicks. When you turn on the lights, the whole cluster stays dark, except the little digital display, if you "click" it...

DebbyM46227 · 09-12-2011, 03:22 PM

The only time I have a hard time seeing my cluster is when I have my headlights on during the day (for instance, driving in the rain). The rest of the time they are bright enough and I only have mine turned halfway towards the click.

09-03-2011, 10:10 PM	#1
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	Instrument Cluster panel : daytime lighting ... doesn't work , can see it get somewhat brighter and then dim over and over . The lighting is fine when any of the lights are on . Can adjust the brightness as well . So , what can be the culprit ? Last , the rolling control knob is not turned up all the way when it clicks . This is the '08 sedan and is not equipped with daytime running lights . Thanks . Last edited by Hershey; 09-03-2011 at 10:30 PM.

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09-03-2011, 10:36 PM	#2
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	Or does it light up during the day ? I forget , the other 1/2 drives it more than I do .

09-04-2011, 09:54 AM	#3
SKurj Drives: 09 Yaris 3dr HB, BRZ Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: GTA Posts: 222	The dash lighting on the yaris leaves something to be desired. The only time I find them bright enough is when they are turned all the way up and the knob clicks. The range you can select prior to the click just isn't bright enough IMO. (errm thats on my 09 lb)

09-05-2011, 11:33 AM	#4
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	Think it may be the light control rheostat switch . These aren't cheap . Hopefully it's covered by the Platinum extended warranty .

09-11-2011, 05:11 PM	#5
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	i'm not sure about the 08, but my 07... you shouldn't turn the knob until it clicks. When you turn on the lights, the whole cluster stays dark, except the little digital display, if you "click" it...

09-12-2011, 03:22 PM	#6
DebbyM46227 View User's Garage Drives: 2017 Yaris IA, Pulse Red, Auto Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 538	The only time I have a hard time seeing my cluster is when I have my headlights on during the day (for instance, driving in the rain). The rest of the time they are bright enough and I only have mine turned halfway towards the click.