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Touch Screen Display Has high glare in the sun

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by 4bangerowner, May 4, 2017.

  1. May 4, 2017 at 3:37 PM
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    4bangerowner

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    I have a 2015 SR5 package Tacoma with the very nice touch screen display. Unfortuantely, it is pointed up in an angle which always makes it difficult to see the screen for my backup camera or whatever it is.

    If you guys have any life hacks for this or suggestions that would be great! Thanks!
     
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  2. May 4, 2017 at 3:40 PM
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    There are adjustments if you go into the menu. I've never had an issue with mine.

    Also....make sure the camera lense is clean
     
  3. May 4, 2017 at 3:41 PM
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    Yeah I have my brightness all the way up, I was honestly thinking of putting some sort of shade over it to help or something.
     
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  4. May 4, 2017 at 3:42 PM
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    Throw up some pics
     
  5. May 4, 2017 at 3:45 PM
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    [​IMG]
     
  6. May 4, 2017 at 3:46 PM
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    Failed
     
  7. May 4, 2017 at 3:47 PM
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    Failed? What do you mean.
     
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  9. May 4, 2017 at 3:49 PM
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    That is absolutely beautiful where did you get that??
     
  10. May 4, 2017 at 3:52 PM
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    Not mine, but click on the pic for the original post.
     
  11. May 4, 2017 at 3:52 PM
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    Your pic didn't post
     
  12. May 4, 2017 at 3:53 PM
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    This work?39372A18-C3DA-436C-9D1F-D9DB34F909DE.jpg
     
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  13. May 4, 2017 at 4:05 PM
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    Is the camera on in that pic?
     
  14. May 4, 2017 at 4:08 PM
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    Yeah ahaha
     
  15. May 4, 2017 at 4:09 PM
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    They make window tint. Tint all of it, including the windshield 5%....problem solved and your truck will look awesome!
     
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  16. May 4, 2017 at 4:09 PM
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    Do you run with your lights on a lot?

    @4bangerowner
     
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  17. May 4, 2017 at 4:35 PM
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    How much do you have on all your windows? Thanks.
     
  18. May 4, 2017 at 4:35 PM
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    Dude I know how to work the basic functions of my truck. Its not that issue lol.
     
  19. May 4, 2017 at 4:38 PM
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    Ok. Sorry I tried to help. I can assure you that will never happen again
     
  20. May 4, 2017 at 4:45 PM
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    Dude, all he was doing was offering advice. I've made that mistake, had the lights on during the day then wonder why the hell I couldn't see my touch screen. He wasn't questioning your intelligence....
     

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