The Compass/Temperature/Inclinometer Console console is hard to read during the day. Is there a way to brighten the lighting in it, is there a hooded light that will fit over it, can you replace the current lights with brighter lights etc.? I've heard there is a digital aftermarket console that has better lighting. Does anybody know of this? Or do I just say what a cute little decoration?
anbat
Try turning off your headlights 
. I don't have the inclinometer thing, but all the dash lights dim when you turn on the lights or even running lights, so it might help.
. I don't have the inclinometer thing, but all the dash lights dim when you turn on the lights or even running lights, so it might help.
Okay;
1. Daytime
a. Drive Lights on or no lights - can only read temperature, others too dim
b. Lights on - all (too include temperature) become too dim to read, brightness dial doesn't affect the console.
2. Nighttime- Lights on (I gave up night driving with no lights many years ago), barely readable, regardless of brightness dial.
I would like to put some brighter lights into the console that would be good day or night.
1. Daytime
a. Drive Lights on or no lights - can only read temperature, others too dim
b. Lights on - all (too include temperature) become too dim to read, brightness dial doesn't affect the console.
2. Nighttime- Lights on (I gave up night driving with no lights many years ago), barely readable, regardless of brightness dial.
I would like to put some brighter lights into the console that would be good day or night.
Have you compared to another FJ to be sure yours are faulty? Did you buy this used? Sounds like someone may have spliced into something causing this issue because they are definitely more than bright.
So I take the top off, remove the console, remove the inner top and find printed circuit boards and no access to the lighting. Said a few choice words about modern technology and re-installed the console. Lo and behold the lights now work. I don't know if I had a loose connection or just scared the console by messing with it, but now it works. Thanks to all of you who did give advice.
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