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Climate control knobs

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Daveb, Nov 19, 2015.

  1. Nov 19, 2015 at 5:05 PM
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    Daveb

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    I have a 2016 Tacoma and I've noticed that at night the climate control knobs and buttons do not illuminate, even when headlights are on. Does anyone know whether they are supposed to illuminate or whether that is just the way they designed the vehicle?
     
  2. Nov 19, 2015 at 5:08 PM
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    The face of them is supposed to. I'll have to take a picture of mine
     
  3. Nov 19, 2015 at 5:09 PM
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    I would appreciate that.
     
  4. Nov 19, 2015 at 9:14 PM
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    Here ya go

    image.jpg
     
  5. Nov 20, 2015 at 3:18 AM
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    Thank you. I obviously have a problem and will have to take it in for service. I really appreciate your help.
     
  6. Nov 20, 2015 at 3:34 AM
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    Is your illumination rheostat turned all the way down?
     
  7. Nov 20, 2015 at 3:37 AM
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    What he said,
     
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    Where is this at? I couldn't find it on my truck
     
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    On your instrument cluster, there's a button left of center that you can push in to cycle between odometer and trip odometer. If you twist it clockwise it will brighten your dash lights.
     
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    awesome thanks. I was looking all over for a dimmer knob or button.
     
  11. Nov 20, 2015 at 5:18 AM
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    Yes I did check that. Took it into service and they said there is definitely something wrong. Thankfully it's still under the bumper to bumper. Thanks again for help.
     
  12. Nov 20, 2015 at 7:38 AM
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    Were you afraid that at this point in time your 2016 Tacoma would be out of the bumper to bumper warranty already?
     
  13. Nov 20, 2015 at 7:45 AM
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  14. Nov 20, 2015 at 8:07 AM
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    Someone fucked up on the pre delivery inspection
     

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