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phate1229 · 12-03-2008, 03:17 AM

So I was on my way to class today when about 5 minutes in I realized my dash was almost unreadable in sunlight, when I started up the car it was fine and bright.
Anybody else having this problem?

Buster · 12-03-2008, 04:19 PM

did you bump the dimmer? And do you have an aftermarket head unit?

**TROLL** · 12-03-2008, 04:21 PM

Your post is confusing me... can you try to explain more clearly? And I would also see if you bumped the dimmer switch...

Orbit · 12-03-2008, 06:40 PM

if not that. your battery is prolly going bad. does your headlights dim when you step on the brake?

Buster · 12-03-2008, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orbit

if not that. your battery is prolly going bad. does your headlights dim when you step on the brake?

lol mine do. ive got 57k on my stock battery. I just tested it the other day... 2 bad cells lol.

Honest_Bob · 12-03-2008, 07:46 PM

My dash lights have progressively gotten dimmer, to the point were I cant read see the light in daytime. I havent bothered to try and switch out the bulbs yet. Hopefully thats my problem.

rocco · 12-03-2008, 08:52 PM

i dont have a radio at all in my car but just curious why would the aftermarket radio affect the dash lights?

phate1229 · 12-03-2008, 11:47 PM

well I checked the battery and found it was pretty much shot, replaced that and they work fine now, thanks guys

12-03-2008, 03:17 AM	#1
phate1229 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: West Chester Member #8613 My Ride: 98 Foz iTrader: (0)	Dash dimming So I was on my way to class today when about 5 minutes in I realized my dash was almost unreadable in sunlight, when I started up the car it was fine and bright. Anybody else having this problem?

12-03-2008, 04:19 PM	#2
Buster TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Holland Pa Member #449 My Ride: 2008 Mustang GT/CS iTrader: (3)	did you bump the dimmer? And do you have an aftermarket head unit? __________________ III To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

12-03-2008, 07:46 PM	#6
Honest_Bob TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Easton, PA Member #1179 My Ride: 05 WRX Wagon iTrader: (2)	My dash lights have progressively gotten dimmer, to the point were I cant read see the light in daytime. I havent bothered to try and switch out the bulbs yet. Hopefully thats my problem. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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12-03-2008, 06:40 PM	#4
Orbit Tri-State Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hainesport,nj Member #32 My Ride: 2002 WRX iTrader: (0)	if not that. your battery is prolly going bad. does your headlights dim when you step on the brake?

12-03-2008, 08:52 PM	#7
rocco Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sj Member #1549 iTrader: (0)	i dont have a radio at all in my car but just curious why would the aftermarket radio affect the dash lights?

12-03-2008, 11:47 PM	#8
phate1229 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: West Chester Member #8613 My Ride: 98 Foz iTrader: (0)	well I checked the battery and found it was pretty much shot, replaced that and they work fine now, thanks guys