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Meter Illumination does not Dim at Night: Description

In this circuit, the meter CPU receives auto dimmer signals from the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) using the CAN communication system (CAN No. 1 Bus). When the meter CPU receives an auto dimmer signal, it dims the meter illumination (warning and indicator lights). The main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) determines whether it is daytime, twilight, or nighttime based on the waveform transmitted from the automatic light control sensor. If the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) determines that it is nighttime and the light control switch is in the tail, head, or AUTO position, the ECU sends an auto dimmer signal. According to the signal, the combination meter assembly dims the meter illumination.

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When the meter illumination does not dim at night, there may be a malfunction in the automatic light control sensor, main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU), CAN communication system, harness or connector, or combination meter assembly.