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Old 10-25-2016, 04:30 PM
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Dash light dimming can not see at the best of times

There has to be a way to bypass or disable the auto dimming of the dash lights period the rocker switch on the dash is useless for solving the problem we need answers that work we do know what all the switches and dials do but that is not doing anything to solving the problem ...... any positive help would be greatly appreciated thank you ......
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Old 10-25-2016, 06:24 PM
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Well you could either clean the contacts or replace the dimmer switch, or possibly install a toggle switch
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Old 10-26-2016, 08:44 AM
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What is the "problem" that you seek to solve?

Place your estimate pad over the light sensor, like everyone that drives a panel van does, then it will always be night.

If you are an electrical engineer type you could figure out how to bypass the sensor with a circuit to fool the computer. Probably a resistor instead of the sensor.
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Old 10-26-2016, 02:08 PM
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When I start my car the radio and information center is dim and normally in a short time (never timed it but about 30 sec) it recognizes it is daytime and they get brighter. Other times I can get almost all the way to work (30 min) before that happens. What could cause this to happen?
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Old 10-26-2016, 03:41 PM
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Weak light sensor, mine doesn't like a tunnel or shade from trees, then bright sunlight.
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