09 TCH anything different?
#12
Re: 09 TCH anything different?
OK just tried an 08 and if the light are on and I dim the guages then turn the lights off the guages stay dim. The dimming is a one size fits all modes of lights on/off or auto. Very wierd and stupid for a $32K loaded car.
#13
Re: 09 TCH anything different?
The dimmed level stays where you put it. Do you expect it to go back to full bright by it self? Sorry, not accusing, just don't understand what it is you want.
edit. OK I re-read your original post. I think I understand. You want to be able to set the level of dim for the dash lighting seperately for lights on and lights off.
Last edited by jbollt; 03-21-2008 at 04:36 PM.
#14
Re: 09 TCH anything different?
This is weird...I swear mine has two different settings (really three)....When I first played with it I noticed it seems like you have to set each one....odd I know...I could have it two different levels....
Last edited by mikieboyblue; 03-21-2008 at 07:48 PM.
#15
Re: 09 TCH anything different?
When the headlights are OFF, the dash lights are brighter. When the headlights are on any of the other three settings, they are dimmer.
Note: I have my dimmer set to the just above the minimum before the dash lights shut off completely.
- The Instrument backlighting has one brightness control regardless of whether headlights are on or off. At night I like them less than full brightness so they don't distract my night vision, but then during the day it is too dim and i am always adjusting the brightness. Nissan and Honda if they backlight the dash under normal conditions allow it to remmebr the setting so it basically can be adjusted independantly for headlights on or off. Another oversight by Toyota.
I wish you could turn off (or super dim) the radio lighting and leave the instrument panel lights alone.
Mike
Last edited by mikieboyblue; 03-21-2008 at 07:49 PM.
#17
Re: 09 TCH anything different?
You can't or shouldn't assume anything.
Given the lead time in manufacturing certain components, whose failure could contribute to the potential problem with the vehicle, it is entirely possible that the fault existed on an 09 vehicle's part before it was detected in the 07.
In addition, these issues might be worth ignoring on Toyota's part. For example, if 10% of model have an issue (such as a squeak or rattle) and only 10% of those owners notice and bother to complain to the dealer, it is cheaper to pay for the repair for the 1% who are the complainers than redesign 100% of cars (of course, this is only my assumption of how things work at an automobile company). The point I am trying to make is that many owners will simply ignore a random squeak, rattle or annoyance.
Given the lead time in manufacturing certain components, whose failure could contribute to the potential problem with the vehicle, it is entirely possible that the fault existed on an 09 vehicle's part before it was detected in the 07.
In addition, these issues might be worth ignoring on Toyota's part. For example, if 10% of model have an issue (such as a squeak or rattle) and only 10% of those owners notice and bother to complain to the dealer, it is cheaper to pay for the repair for the 1% who are the complainers than redesign 100% of cars (of course, this is only my assumption of how things work at an automobile company). The point I am trying to make is that many owners will simply ignore a random squeak, rattle or annoyance.
#18
Re: 09 TCH anything different?
raven77 — If the TSB lists the VIN # after which the fix has been applied, then it's easy to tell whether your car has the fix. Most of the TSBs are restricted to 2007 model-year TCHs. The header states the year ranges covered. Toyota's policy is, I think, to implement improvements on a continuing basis, likely largely independently of the number of complaints. The more complaints the faster they'll react, I'd guess. So, the answer to your question is probably "yes."
Stan
Stan
#19
Re: 09 TCH anything different?
I must be really dense, as I don't understand. Isn't this the way all cars work?
The dimmed level stays where you put it. Do you expect it to go back to full bright by it self? Sorry, not accusing, just don't understand what it is you want.
edit. OK I re-read your original post. I think I understand. You want to be able to set the level of dim for the dash lighting seperately for lights on and lights off.
The dimmed level stays where you put it. Do you expect it to go back to full bright by it self? Sorry, not accusing, just don't understand what it is you want.
edit. OK I re-read your original post. I think I understand. You want to be able to set the level of dim for the dash lighting seperately for lights on and lights off.
#20
Re: 09 TCH anything different?
Hi,
I have an '08 TCH and I leave my headlights on auto most of the time. The exception being when it rains, I turn them manually. My dash lights and radio lights automatically dim when the headlights come on and go back to full bright when the headlights are off as verified by my dash light that indicates the headlights on. My dash lights will also dim at other intervals which I believe correspond to when the parking lights come on in auto mode but I have been unable to verify.
I set the dimming switch down at night as I found the light from the radio distracting. Ever since I set it to my liking, the TCH remembers that setting anytime the headlights are on.
Is it different on other TCH's?
I have an '08 TCH and I leave my headlights on auto most of the time. The exception being when it rains, I turn them manually. My dash lights and radio lights automatically dim when the headlights come on and go back to full bright when the headlights are off as verified by my dash light that indicates the headlights on. My dash lights will also dim at other intervals which I believe correspond to when the parking lights come on in auto mode but I have been unable to verify.
I set the dimming switch down at night as I found the light from the radio distracting. Ever since I set it to my liking, the TCH remembers that setting anytime the headlights are on.
Is it different on other TCH's?