How do you dim the dash lights on a 2020 Honda Accord?
The select/reset knob on the instrument panel controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. Turn the knob to adjust the brightness with the ignition switch in the ON (II) position and the parking lights on. The level of brightness is shown on the information display while you adjust it.
How to fix lost dash lights after installing a stereo?
Disconnect all orange wires and report back. Click to expand… I tied some electrical tape to it and left it. Post a pic of your wiring. If it grounded out it should have popped a fuse. If the radio is completely disconnected, harness and all, just the factory plugs remaining, do the dash lights work? If not it is hopefully a fuse.
What kind of dash lights do I need for a stereo?
OME 885’s, Derped FJ TRD Wheels, Hankook Dynapro’s ATM 265/75/16’s, Retro’s, WeatherTech Liners, Fog Light Mod, Bak Flip F-1, N-Fab Steps, 20% Tint, complete stereo, heated mirrors, Katzkin seats!! I dont know if this helps, but the pioneers do not dim with the dimmer switch.
What did I do with my dash lights?
The only way they dim is when you turn on the headlights. Right, what did you do with it? If it is grounding out it would cause the dash lights to fail. Disconnect all orange wires and report back. Click to expand… I tied some electrical tape to it and left it. Post a pic of your wiring. If it grounded out it should have popped a fuse.
Why is my dash light dimmer not working?
Pushing the radio into the dash put the housing in contact with a grounded surface in the dash which made a dead short to ground on the dash light circuit. But I am surprised that the antenna ground didn’t pop it first. Possibly the dash light circuit was rated for a much smaller fuse and the short toasted the dash light dimmer.
Disconnect all orange wires and report back. Click to expand… I tied some electrical tape to it and left it. Post a pic of your wiring. If it grounded out it should have popped a fuse. If the radio is completely disconnected, harness and all, just the factory plugs remaining, do the dash lights work? If not it is hopefully a fuse.
The only way they dim is when you turn on the headlights. Right, what did you do with it? If it is grounding out it would cause the dash lights to fail. Disconnect all orange wires and report back. Click to expand… I tied some electrical tape to it and left it. Post a pic of your wiring. If it grounded out it should have popped a fuse.
OME 885’s, Derped FJ TRD Wheels, Hankook Dynapro’s ATM 265/75/16’s, Retro’s, WeatherTech Liners, Fog Light Mod, Bak Flip F-1, N-Fab Steps, 20% Tint, complete stereo, heated mirrors, Katzkin seats!! I dont know if this helps, but the pioneers do not dim with the dimmer switch.
Pushing the radio into the dash put the housing in contact with a grounded surface in the dash which made a dead short to ground on the dash light circuit. But I am surprised that the antenna ground didn’t pop it first. Possibly the dash light circuit was rated for a much smaller fuse and the short toasted the dash light dimmer.