Instrument Cluster Lamps too dim 2013 XLT

[JamaicaJoe]

A very annoying aspect of my new to me 2013 EXPY is the dim instrument cluster and radio display (basic radio). I have to turn the headlights on in order for the red needles on the gauges, Odo , fuel, oil, water, temp, battery etc to even show up. It seems counterintuitive that I must have the headlights on during the day for these to show. 90% of my driving is during the day here in Florida and so. It does not help that the background is black and the gauges outlined in some faux chrome trim. Geez. Is there a setting I am missing? Yeah I have rotated the control next to the steering column.

 

[Mmart]

That same control knob you mentioned was broken on my 2010, It only worked in one position at full brightness, if I touched it at all it would dim all the way