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Self-Dimming Rear View Mirror not Dimming

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Old 09-14-2012, 09:04 PM
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Self-Dimming Rear View Mirror not Dimming

Maybe it is just me being a bit dim witted about this but my self dimming rear view mirror does not seem to work. I do have the rear hatch window tinted and I am not sure if that is causing a problem or if there is some adjustment that needs to be made. Any guesses as to what a solution might be?
 
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Old 09-15-2012, 10:35 AM
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I'm having the same issue. I swear it used to work. I thought it might be the rear tint, but then my window became untinted and it's still not working.
 
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Is there a definite way to test the mirror to confirm it definitely works or does not? Mine appears not to work but since it is the same now as when I bought the car I have nothing to compare to.
 
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Anyone?
 
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When I first used mine, I tried covering up the front hole (which tells the mirror if it's dark out) during the day and saw the change in the mirror view.
 
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Thanks. I will give its try.
 
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ACE, if you're still out there - have you tried moving your mirrors recently? I installed power folding mirrors, and a wiring hack led to my fuse blowing. Recently fixed the hack and replaced the fuse (#35 on my car) and voila! the autodimming mirror works again!! It's an awesome change!
Once again, when I cover the front hole in the daylight (making it think it's night) I can watch the mirror dim. Driving home tonight was a pleasure!
 
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I have thought about checking the fuse but not done it yet. I will put that on my to do list and report back. Thanks!
 
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