Radio won't go bright enough

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  1. Stu9

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    Yes I have it turned up full to max but in daylight I can't see it at all.
    Is there some kind of back light out.
     
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    I've got the same problem, with the speedometer. Driving on wet street hit by bright sun is the worst; you can fugedabout knowing how fast you're going... :rolleyes:
     
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    it's certainly possible, 18 years isn't a bad run
     
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    What's possible ie a back light out. I remember seeing a setting somewhere for day, night, auto but can't find it now.
    It really is bad during the day.

    It is 12 years old not 18.
     
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    sorry, i was looking at your vehicle. anything is possible with these units. do you have a copy of the operating manual? that should spell out the day/night option
     
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    No manuals but everything's online now but no there is no setting other than brightness and contrast.
     
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    As I said the brightness is full and you simply can't see the screen during the day, it is hellish.
     
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    sounds like you need a new one. salvage or ebay
     
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    Could end up getting one a old as this and the same problem.
    Is there a bulb inside it that can be replaced.
     
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    There’s probably nothing “wrong” with it; noticed a few days back, driving on wet streets with bright sunlight, no way to see what speed you’re doing. Coming from a second gen Civic Hybrid dash, definitely a downgrade.
     
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    i'm not sure how these lcd screens are lit. or is 'liquid crystal display' self explanatory?
     
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    Mendel I can see the speed on top etc fine, it is the radio I am taking about, it doesn't need to be sunny just during the day in general you can't see it.
     
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