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PRECIOUS-SS · 10-30-2011, 08:13 PM

I just purchased my 2012 2ss, and my question is? Does the passanger side view mirror also posses the capability of the auto dimming feature or is that just a feature for the driver side view mirror and the rear view mirror ? Thanks for the help.

DADS45TH · 10-30-2011, 08:22 PM

My 45th does the same thing. I thought the R. mirror had the auto tint. It has the same ring around the mirror as the L. but doesn't tint.

PRECIOUS-SS · 10-30-2011, 08:25 PM

ya same here. i could of sworn that the first night that i took it out for a cruze that the right mirror dimmed, but since then it has not. so either i was just to excited my first night with the car or it never did it all . it just makes no sence that the left would do it and the right wouldnt. RIGHT ?

fmcooper · 10-30-2011, 08:51 PM

"Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable and driver-side auto-dimming, body-color"

MS3DALE · 10-30-2011, 08:51 PM

Yes,drivers side only dims.

PRECIOUS-SS · 10-30-2011, 08:58 PM

well that answeres it. thanks so much just makes no sence. why wouldnt they add it on to the passenger side. just looks weird to just have one side do it. is that just me or any one else agree ?

MS3DALE · 10-30-2011, 09:03 PM

Don't know,but its like that on the trucks also,only the drivers side dims.
Could be a safety issue,maybe they think if the passenger side one dims it would be too dark for you to be able to see vehicles.

MS3DALE · 10-30-2011, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Comrando

It's just you. The RH mirror is convex so the light is already reduced.

Does the light really bother you from that side?

Good point,I never thought of that.

wiruth · 12-21-2011, 07:03 PM

I just purchased a 2012 SS and when the head lights are on the driver side rear view mirror becomes basically unusable in that it turns black. I have almost been in two accidents because i could not see. I am conscious of the problem but feel it is a real safety problem. I went back to the dealer and they said it is functioning properly. Is there a way to disconnect the dimming feature? I would rather it be a clear mirror.

CamaroKid300 · 12-21-2011, 07:51 PM

I really like the dimming feature.

DADS45TH · 12-21-2011, 07:57 PM

You could check at the dealer & see if they can change it through the computer as to NOT dim anymore ? ?

DeAdMiKe187 · 07-20-2012, 07:18 AM

I have a 2012 with the backup camera LCD in the rearview mirror, and it doesn't seem to dim, even though the driver's side mirror dims. Is this normal?

Storm T · 07-20-2012, 07:23 AM

The auto-dimming is an excellent feature. I can't imagine not having this in my next camaro too.

DeAdMiKe187 · 07-20-2012, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeAdMiKe187

I have a 2012 with the backup camera LCD in the rearview mirror, and it doesn't seem to dim, even though the driver's side mirror dims. Is this normal?

Sorry to rush, but does anybody know?

I tried covering the light sensor on the dash (so the car would think it was dark), and shining a flashlight directly into the mirror, but that didn't make either mirror dim. Earlier this morning, I only noticed the side mirror dim (not the rearview).

10-30-2011, 08:13 PM	#1
PRECIOUS-SS Drives: 2012 CAMARO 2SS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: LONG BEACH Posts: 89	2012 CAMARO AUTO-DIMMING side view mirrors I just purchased my 2012 2ss, and my question is? Does the passanger side view mirror also posses the capability of the auto dimming feature or is that just a feature for the driver side view mirror and the rear view mirror ? Thanks for the help.

10-30-2011, 08:51 PM	#4
fmcooper Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 'Vert Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Detroit Metro, Michigan - General Motors Employee Posts: 418 View My Garage	"Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable and driver-side auto-dimming, body-color" __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Rally Yellow Vert M6 w/Hurst -- 10/20/2011 (My Driveway) (traded in) 2014 Camaro 2SS/RS Summit White Vert M6 w/Perf Exhaust + Perf Shifter -- 08/30/2013(Delivered!) 2016 Corvette Z51 Convertible Laguna Blue -- 06/23/2015 3800

10-30-2011, 08:51 PM	#5
MS3DALE Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3/6M Litho#190 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Carmichaels,Pa. Posts: 2,274 View My Garage	Yes,drivers side only dims. __________________ '11 IOM 2SS/RS LS3/6M HURST - Roto-Fab CAI-Kook's LTs-CORSA-Black Bear tuned Proud Litho owner #190 - Homecoming Litho #120 '15 SILVERADO Z71 1500 LTZ Crew Cab - 6.2 "Midnight Edition" -Airaid intake-CORSA

10-30-2011, 09:03 PM	#7
MS3DALE Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3/6M Litho#190 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Carmichaels,Pa. Posts: 2,274 View My Garage	Don't know,but its like that on the trucks also,only the drivers side dims. Could be a safety issue,maybe they think if the passenger side one dims it would be too dark for you to be able to see vehicles. __________________ '11 IOM 2SS/RS LS3/6M HURST - Roto-Fab CAI-Kook's LTs-CORSA-Black Bear tuned Proud Litho owner #190 - Homecoming Litho #120 '15 SILVERADO Z71 1500 LTZ Crew Cab - 6.2 "Midnight Edition" -Airaid intake-CORSA

12-21-2011, 07:51 PM	#10
CamaroKid300 ace5.org Drives: 2017 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 6,142 View My Garage	I really like the dimming feature. __________________ Stock...For Now.

10-30-2011, 08:22 PM	#2
DADS45TH Drives: 2012 Anniversary Edition Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 36	My 45th does the same thing. I thought the R. mirror had the auto tint. It has the same ring around the mirror as the L. but doesn't tint.

10-30-2011, 08:25 PM	#3
PRECIOUS-SS Drives: 2012 CAMARO 2SS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: LONG BEACH Posts: 89	ya same here. i could of sworn that the first night that i took it out for a cruze that the right mirror dimmed, but since then it has not. so either i was just to excited my first night with the car or it never did it all . it just makes no sence that the left would do it and the right wouldnt. RIGHT ?

10-30-2011, 08:58 PM	#6
PRECIOUS-SS Drives: 2012 CAMARO 2SS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: LONG BEACH Posts: 89	well that answeres it. thanks so much just makes no sence. why wouldnt they add it on to the passenger side. just looks weird to just have one side do it. is that just me or any one else agree ?

12-21-2011, 07:03 PM	#9
wiruth Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Tulsa Posts: 13	I just purchased a 2012 SS and when the head lights are on the driver side rear view mirror becomes basically unusable in that it turns black. I have almost been in two accidents because i could not see. I am conscious of the problem but feel it is a real safety problem. I went back to the dealer and they said it is functioning properly. Is there a way to disconnect the dimming feature? I would rather it be a clear mirror.

12-21-2011, 07:57 PM	#11
DADS45TH Drives: 2012 Anniversary Edition Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 36	You could check at the dealer & see if they can change it through the computer as to NOT dim anymore ? ?

07-20-2012, 07:18 AM	#12
DeAdMiKe187 Drives: Black 2012 2LT Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 210	I have a 2012 with the backup camera LCD in the rearview mirror, and it doesn't seem to dim, even though the driver's side mirror dims. Is this normal?

07-20-2012, 07:23 AM	#13
Storm T Can't slow down Drives: 2013 SS Dusk Edition (Insain Bolt) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 326	The auto-dimming is an excellent feature. I can't imagine not having this in my next camaro too.

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