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SE_2007 · 05-07-2009, 11:16 PM

I want to know if there is a way to by pass or something to make the cluster bright like the day time. I don't like the fact that it dims out at night, I like the full brightness. And trust me it's not in the book. I was told to turn up the brightness but it's not as bright at night. Try it and tell me if you guys see what I'm talking about. Thanks, would really appreciate the help.

catric69 · 05-07-2009, 11:30 PM

The dimmer control for the instrument cluster is the same rod as the trip reset. You just have to turn it left or right.

toyota877 · 05-08-2009, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by SE_2007

I want to know if there is a way to by pass or something to make the cluster bright like the day time. I don't like the fact that it dims out at night, I like the full brightness. And trust me it's not in the book. I was told to turn up the brightness but it's not as bright at night. Try it and tell me if you guys see what I'm talking about. Thanks, would really appreciate the help.

Ya I did this, if you turn that trip reset/dimmer control rod to all the way to right until you hear click. that will set instrument light to stay brighter even at night.

SE_2007 · 05-08-2009, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by toyota877

Ya I did this, if you turn that trip reset/dimmer control rod to all the way to right until you hear click. that will set instrument light to stay brighter even at night.

really, i tried it as far as it will go but no click. it feels like it's going to break if i turn it anymore. i guess i'll put some pressure on it tonight and try again. thanks

**PRINCESS PEACH** · 05-08-2009, 03:11 PM

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Ya I did this, if you turn that trip reset/dimmer control rod to all the way to right until you hear click. that will set instrument light to stay brighter even at night.

+1

It should click without any problems. Just a very light pressure... It stays bright during the day, and the night.

SE_2007 · 05-08-2009, 03:20 PM

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+1

It should click without any problems. Just a very light pressure... It stays bright during the day, and the night.

thanks, i'm guessing you guys have the 2007 model too, just in case they may differ by the year.

**PRINCESS PEACH** · 05-08-2009, 03:32 PM

I have the 07 model, but all gen6 clusters are the same excluding model type

SE_2007 · 05-08-2009, 03:51 PM

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I have the 07 model, but all gen6 clusters are the same excluding model type

thanks, BTW love ur turbo TRD......i want a supercharger but can't find a kit for it yet....

**PRINCESS PEACH** · 05-08-2009, 03:57 PM

If you want to supercharge, theres the I4 supercharger from the Scion TC that needs a bit of custom work to fit it onto the Camry I4.

For the V6, theres the TRD Aurion supercharger available, but that is now discontinued and costs around $10,000USD... Good to get for slaps on the back, but turbo will net you a lot more power.

Streaker · 05-08-2009, 07:01 PM

I have a SE and I turn down the brightness while night driving. Either something is wrong with your brightness control or you like glare.

SE_2007 · 05-08-2009, 09:43 PM

thanks for the inputs guys got it to work and love it...........

SE_2007 · 05-08-2009, 09:44 PM

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If you want to supercharge, theres the I4 supercharger from the Scion TC that needs a bit of custom work to fit it onto the Camry I4.

For the V6, theres the TRD Aurion supercharger available, but that is now discontinued and costs around $10,000USD... Good to get for slaps on the back, but turbo will net you a lot more power.

i might have to look more into that, i'm pretty sure the tc uses the same motor as our camry's too. thanks

Pawel062 · 05-08-2009, 09:53 PM

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i might have to look more into that, i'm pretty sure the tc uses the same motor as our camry's too. thanks

it does. with very little changes....

SE_2007 · 05-08-2009, 09:55 PM

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it does. with very little changes....

any references??????? i just want something easy to bolt on and no further tuning, like bolt on and play.

Pawel062 · 05-08-2009, 10:03 PM

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any references??????? i just want something easy to bolt on and no further tuning, like bolt on and play.

the motor itself like paul said is almost exactly the same. if u look at scion and camry u can figure out quickly they arent perfect. first off all exhaust is completely different if i'm not mistaken because of space and such. the air box i believe is different and some other stuff. i'm sure paul will chime in soon and fill in the gaps/fix my mistakes. this is why u need someone to do a custom install. u will not get plug and play/ something that u can do by self unless u work for a shop that does this kind of stuff every day.