Instrument Brightness Control

370Z_Fan · 12-22-2010, 06:27 PM

Not working! With the headlights on and pushing either increase brightness or decrease brightness has no effect. Recently the battery was disconnected and I had to reset the power windows. Any reset procedure for the instrument panel brightness control (you know the two little black buttons to the right of the combination meter)? Any suggestions other than take it to the dealer for inspection? Everything else seems to be working fine.

Trips · 12-22-2010, 06:36 PM

Push the start button to the on position without having to actually turn the engine on, and press the brightness control up or down. I just tested it and mine works fine

370Z_Fan · 12-22-2010, 06:48 PM

^^^ Tried it, nope, not working. Relay/dimmer not working?

Trips · 12-22-2010, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Z_Fan

^^^ Tried it, nope, not working. Relay/dimmer not working?

Probably? I tested it and mine does dim and brighten. You may have to get it checked next time you're getting it serviced?

370Z_Fan · 12-22-2010, 06:59 PM

Yup, it looks like it. Thanks for your help.

Trips · 12-22-2010, 07:00 PM

No problem

spearfish25 · 12-22-2010, 07:28 PM

Scene

Surly · 04-28-2011, 10:27 PM

Any updates?

I'm having the same issue, though mine does occasionally work.

I would have to double check this, but it almost seems as though when I drive somewhere it does not work at all, but on my way back (after turning off the engine, etc) it does.

It's not a huge inconvenience but noticed it acting weird and would like to figure out if I'm missing something or if there's an issue. I know for a fact several times while driving the buttons had no effect and other times they worked fine, frustrating.

ChipsWithDips · 04-28-2011, 10:46 PM

1. Some settings are not changeable while your car is moving. Try again after you have come to a stop.
2. I think the brightness is not adjustable while there is daylight out, only in the dark
Also if i remember correclty the adjustments are pretty subtle if you just do one click at a time. Try holding them down for second.

daisuke149 · 04-28-2011, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChipsWithDips

1. Some settings are not changeable while your car is moving. Try again after you have come to a stop.
2. I think the brightness is not adjustable while there is daylight out, only in the dark
Also if i remember correclty the adjustments are pretty subtle if you just do one click at a time. Try holding them down for second.

yeah i have to hold it down to see it really change.

Surly · 04-29-2011, 08:35 AM

1) You can definitely adjust it while the car is moving, I've done it many times with no problem.
2) I didn't see anything in the manual regarding daylight, but it's worth testing out.

ChipsWithDips · 04-29-2011, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Surly

1) You can definitely adjust it while the car is moving, I've done it many times with no problem.

Yeah, like i said some of the settings aren't adjustable. I wasn't sure if brightness was one of those settings or not, but I figured I'd mention it. I have tried going through the menus etc and it will pop up a message for some things saying it can't be changed while moving.

12-22-2010, 06:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
370Z_Fan Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 238 Drives: 2010 MB ZR sport pkg Rep Power: 16	Instrument Brightness Control Not working! With the headlights on and pushing either increase brightness or decrease brightness has no effect. Recently the battery was disconnected and I had to reset the power windows. Any reset procedure for the instrument panel brightness control (you know the two little black buttons to the right of the combination meter)? Any suggestions other than take it to the dealer for inspection? Everything else seems to be working fine.

12-22-2010, 06:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,730 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Push the start button to the on position without having to actually turn the engine on, and press the brightness control up or down. I just tested it and mine works fine __________________

12-22-2010, 07:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,730 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	No problem __________________

12-22-2010, 07:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	Scene __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

04-28-2011, 10:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
ChipsWithDips Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 279 Drives: '11 Gunmetal 370Z MT Rep Power: 14	1. Some settings are not changeable while your car is moving. Try again after you have come to a stop. 2. I think the brightness is not adjustable while there is daylight out, only in the dark Also if i remember correclty the adjustments are pretty subtle if you just do one click at a time. Try holding them down for second. Last edited by ChipsWithDips; 04-28-2011 at 10:48 PM.

12-22-2010, 06:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
370Z_Fan Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 238 Drives: 2010 MB ZR sport pkg Rep Power: 16	^^^ Tried it, nope, not working. Relay/dimmer not working?

12-22-2010, 06:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
370Z_Fan Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 238 Drives: 2010 MB ZR sport pkg Rep Power: 16	Yup, it looks like it. Thanks for your help.

04-28-2011, 10:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
Surly Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 30 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 14	Any updates? I'm having the same issue, though mine does occasionally work. I would have to double check this, but it almost seems as though when I drive somewhere it does not work at all, but on my way back (after turning off the engine, etc) it does. It's not a huge inconvenience but noticed it acting weird and would like to figure out if I'm missing something or if there's an issue. I know for a fact several times while driving the buttons had no effect and other times they worked fine, frustrating.

04-29-2011, 08:35 AM	#11 (permalink)
Surly Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 30 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 14	1) You can definitely adjust it while the car is moving, I've done it many times with no problem. 2) I didn't see anything in the manual regarding daylight, but it's worth testing out.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
90 mph max cruise control?	Santent	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	30	02-14-2021 07:56 PM
Custom 370Z Instrument Cluster Colored Faces	SoCal 370Z	Exterior & Interior	45	01-08-2016 05:04 PM
Instrument Brightness Control	370Z_Fan	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	2	12-22-2010 09:47 PM
370z Nismo version instrument meter & gauge	deben	Exterior & Interior	0	10-01-2010 09:51 AM
Nav/display screen brightness question	VADSG	Audio & Video	0	08-16-2009 05:04 PM