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Display brightness when I turn on headlights dims so much I can't read it

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by IdiotMagnet, Jun 21, 2021.

  1. Jun 21, 2021 at 5:10 PM
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    IdiotMagnet

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    Why does the center display dim so much that i can't read it when i turn on running lights/headlights.
    During say a rainstorm, during the day, i put on lights and can't read/see display, very very dim.
    Where or are there settings to keep the display bright all the time in the settings somewhere.
    I am not talking about the dashboard lights, i know how to brighten those.

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  2. Jun 21, 2021 at 5:14 PM
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    In the display settings of the head unit.
     
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  3. Jun 21, 2021 at 5:16 PM
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    Deja vu
     
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    IF ......Uv tapped an existing circuit to run other 12volt items

    could be the cause of Ur dilema


    always best to run ALL accesories from a buss like a ‘ CENTECH ‘

    that way ANY electical issues..........simply UNplug everything from the OEM harness

    NEVER tap/splice into an OEM harness
     
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  5. Jun 23, 2021 at 6:24 PM
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    Invid,
    I realize it's in the display settings in the Head Unit/Main Screen, but you didn't follow up with what to click next,
    and it wasn't a simple, click this button or adjust the brightness...
    I found the answer on a youtube video and it was a little more in depth of how to change brightness and have it
    save, then click a few buttons.
    See link below.

    Hope it helps other Taco owners out there...

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmKlP_UDWog
     
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    Sometimes it just means a person is in need of glasses.
     
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    92ehatch

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    When the headlights are on you get an extra option under display for day mode.

    When the headlights are off the option disappears
     
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  8. Jun 24, 2021 at 3:23 AM
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    Never saw that option until now. Yes, you MUST have yer lights on before you set it up in order for the DISPLAY button to pop-up. Thanks,
     
  9. Jun 24, 2021 at 8:09 AM
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    Yup, used to drive me nuts till I finally found that setting. :D
     
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    check the fuses. getting old. maybe replace.
     
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    Can't understand why people don't use the big black book in your glove box. Laziness I guess. If that the case Goggle it, easily done.
     
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    Thanks very much for this!!!
     
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