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Kodiak Ak · 10-31-2009, 12:34 AM

My dash lighting will not turn down very low at night.

If I turn it down as low as it will go the ambient lighting in the door panels goes off but the dash lights are still bright to me. At its lowest setting it is what I would consider to be a medium level as compared to other cars.

Are all Camaros like this, am I missing something (dash lighting set to a demo mode) or should I take it in under warranty for a new lighting rheostat?

If it matters its a 2SS/RS L99.
Thanks

Kodiak Ak · 11-05-2009, 11:04 PM

BUMP!

No one else has this problem.
My dash lights will not turn down very dim or off?

At the lowest setting it's still some what bright at night.

mjlash22 · 11-05-2009, 11:42 PM

maybe no one is answering because it is called an instrument panel

Coldpants · 11-05-2009, 11:46 PM

idk, but I could see the light sensor not allowing you to turn the dash lights off at night. What would be the point of doing that.

WhiteCrane · 11-06-2009, 12:38 AM

The Camaro has ambient lighting? awesome!

Kodiak Ak · 11-06-2009, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjlash22

maybe no one is answering because it is called an instrument panel

Your absolutely right

...... Thanks captain obvious, but At least I'm driving my 2SS/RS

.. Mr. 2007 Ford Fusion SE

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coldpants

idk, but I could see the light sensor not allowing you to turn the dash lights off at night. What would be the point of doing that.

It's not that I want to drive with the "instrument panel" lighting off. It's that even on it's lowest setting it's very bright at night. I like to set the instrument lighting very dim for night time driving, helps to see out side of the car at night with out having a bright light shining in your face.

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiteCrane

The Camaro has ambient lighting? awesome!

YES, in the door panels on the 2SS.

SWHCPA · 11-06-2009, 11:04 PM

I agree. The rheostat range is on the high side. I'd like the instrument lighting a bit dimmer than the lowest setting myself; but, I'm getting used to it. Good luck and just treat it as one of those quirks specific to the Camaro.

Captain Awesome · 11-06-2009, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SWHCPA

I agree. The rheostat range is on the high side. I'd like the instrument lighting a bit dimmer than the lowest setting myself; but, I'm getting used to it. Good luck and just treat it as one of those quirks specific to the Camaro.

It's not a rheostat in the Camaro. It's all digital.

mjlash22 · 11-07-2009, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kodiak Ak

Your absolutely right

...... Thanks captain obvious, but At least I'm driving my 2SS/RS

.. Mr. 2007 Ford Fusion SE

Have you read the "PISSED!!!" thread, the English language isn't so obvious after all...

WhiteCrane · 11-07-2009, 02:26 AM

I had no idea the 2SS had ambient lighting. Although, the do it yourself light tape i think we'll all agree is much nicer looking than GM's solution.

brAnd7onX · 11-07-2009, 03:31 AM

the 2SS AND 2LT have ambient lighting....

OUR72GTO · 11-07-2009, 03:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Awesome

It's not a rheostat in the Camaro. It's all digital.

Mine is a thumb wheel .......no digital!

10-31-2009, 12:34 AM	#1
Kodiak Ak Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lost Posts: 43	insterment lighting? My dash lighting will not turn down very low at night. If I turn it down as low as it will go the ambient lighting in the door panels goes off but the dash lights are still bright to me. At its lowest setting it is what I would consider to be a medium level as compared to other cars. Are all Camaros like this, am I missing something (dash lighting set to a demo mode) or should I take it in under warranty for a new lighting rheostat? If it matters its a 2SS/RS L99. Thanks __________________ ...........................

11-05-2009, 11:04 PM	#2
Kodiak Ak Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lost Posts: 43	BUMP! No one else has this problem. My dash lights will not turn down very dim or off? At the lowest setting it's still some what bright at night. __________________ ...........................

11-05-2009, 11:42 PM	#3
mjlash22 Drives: 2007 Ford Fusion SE Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,440	maybe no one is answering because it is called an instrument panel __________________ Ordered: 2LT/RS CGM, A6 1100 = Preliminary Order 10/1/09 2000 = Accepted By GM 12/31/09 3000 = Accepted By Production Control 1/7/10 (TPW: 2/1/10) 3400 = Broadcast 1/23/10 3800 = Produced 2/2/10 (2G1FC1EV6A9189068) 4150 = Invoiced 2/5/10 4200 = Shipped 5000 = Delivered To Dealer 6000 = Delivered To Customer

11-05-2009, 11:46 PM	#4
Coldpants Nerdy one Drives: #000000 & #FF8000 2010 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: (elba), ct Posts: 806 View My Garage	idk, but I could see the light sensor not allowing you to turn the dash lights off at night. What would be the point of doing that. __________________ Dave McFly: Modern cars are awash in “It-goes-to-11” ergonomics. No one asked for it. It’s just in your car because—like black mold or a carjacker with herpes—it can be. SHORT FAT ROUND NINJA

11-06-2009, 11:04 PM	#7
SWHCPA Snow White can be naughty Drives: '10 Camaro/'67 Mustang Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dallas Posts: 723	I agree. The rheostat range is on the high side. I'd like the instrument lighting a bit dimmer than the lowest setting myself; but, I'm getting used to it. Good luck and just treat it as one of those quirks specific to the Camaro. __________________

11-06-2009, 12:38 AM	#5
WhiteCrane Drives: 2010 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 395 View My Garage	The Camaro has ambient lighting? awesome!

11-07-2009, 02:26 AM	#10
WhiteCrane Drives: 2010 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 395 View My Garage	I had no idea the 2SS had ambient lighting. Although, the do it yourself light tape i think we'll all agree is much nicer looking than GM's solution.

11-07-2009, 03:31 AM	#11
brAnd7onX Drives: 2012 1SS IOM Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hutto, TX Posts: 1,642	the 2SS AND 2LT have ambient lighting....

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