Gauge backlighting
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Gauge backlighting
On the face lifted w203s, is it possible to program the gauge cluster backlighting to stay on all the time? I'm tired of having my gauges wash out in the daytime.
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He really just wants them to light up to avoid being washed out during sunlight. The point I'm trying to make is that the backlighting on our gauges cannot be noticed during the day.
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Nope, it won't. I don't notice my cluster being under-illuminated.
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It's odd that you notice this. I've never heard anyone else complain about it. If you came from an Acura, I guess I can see why. You'll get used to it, though.
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Yes...but the amber color of the backlights wont make for very good day-time reading because of the close temperature match with natural sunlight.
You might have to go through the hassle of adding different colored backlighting (blue/red). I think theres a DIY floating around somewhere but not worth the effort IMHO.
I have no problems reading my gauges during the day without the backlighting.
You might have to go through the hassle of adding different colored backlighting (blue/red). I think theres a DIY floating around somewhere but not worth the effort IMHO.
I have no problems reading my gauges during the day without the backlighting.
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I thought the facelifted models had an light blue, almost white, color instead of the amber hue of yore. If the gauge set up is easy to read without backlighting during the day then I won't worry about it.
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You're right, they are a cool white. It's just a problem that you're gonna have to deal with. It's alright though, it's a lot worse on the prefacelift 203's.
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i'm very interested in this as well, it's acutally what the very reason i got on here right now. I just bought my 02 C230 Kompressor with the auto/sport shift and i never drive it in DRIVE and today on my way home from work it was nice and sunny and i opened up the roof and i could barely see anything at all on the information center of the cluster. I could read basically the line straight across the center of the display out to about 1/2 an inch from the edges then it got darker or washed out what ever you want to say. This washed out border also included my gear indicator, time, and temp. So it was quite annoying.
Also my results were identical with the lights on or off as i always drive with as many lights as possible shining (i.e. if the dims are on so are the fogs)
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Also my results were identical with the lights on or off as i always drive with as many lights as possible shining (i.e. if the dims are on so are the fogs)
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My screens dont wash out, but it would be nice if the backlight was on in the day, IMO its just bright enough to where it at least makes it look cooler lol
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your probably looking for led gauges. Newer hondas and toyotas have the led gauge and you can see them in the day time. If it really bugs you, just solder in led bulbs from the halogens or tint your front windows. It should provide enough shade to prevent the gauges from washing out.
I don't get why this is a big deal. All the important information is displayed using the analog gauges...ie rpm, speedo, fuel.
I don't get why this is a big deal. All the important information is displayed using the analog gauges...ie rpm, speedo, fuel.
