park lights dim dash lights

[drstanton1]

Hi All

Recently purchased a 1989 Camry sedan 2.0L, A/T

When I turn on the parking lights, the following lights dim:

the clock and

transmission lights for "norm" "D" "2" "L"

not "P" "R" or "N" lights

is this for night time driving?

[atobe]

that's normal so it wouldn't be too bright at night

[hairball]

atobe is right! And you'll be glad your dash lights dim after you own it for a while.

My only suggestion is (after years of trial and error) that if you decide to install an aftermarket stereo, do NOT connect the illumination wire (it's green) to the deck. I only say this is because anytime you turn on your headlights, even in the day if it's rainy or foggy, you'll barely be able to read the stereo display. It's a pain. I've experienced it mysefl.