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2SSRS-CGM · 11-14-2009, 12:09 PM

I got my tent done, and at night the auto dimming drivers side mirror kicks my @$$.

CamaroSkooter · 11-14-2009, 03:14 PM

I suppose you meant tint...

I know the auto-dimming feature is based off a photo-electric cell that's inside the rearview mirror. Other than the placing a piece of electrical tape over that sensor, I'm not sure what electronic options there are to "disabling" the auto-dimming feature...

zebra · 11-14-2009, 03:16 PM

i reckon you could unplug the lead to that sensor behind the glass, but that might be incorporated into the movement control, so nevermind...

2SSRS-CGM · 11-15-2009, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

I suppose you meant tint...

I know the auto-dimming feature is based off a photo-electric cell that's inside the rearview mirror. Other than the placing a piece of electrical tape over that sensor, I'm not sure what electronic options there are to "disabling" the auto-dimming feature...

Wow... Yes TINT*... Haven't had a problem with tent since yesterday morning!

Not the rearview mirror, the driver's side mirror...

aldaran · 11-15-2009, 09:22 AM

I thought the rear view and driver's side auto dimming mirrors work together. At least that's the way they work in my Silverado. From 2010 Camaro Owner's Manual:

Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror
Vehicles with an automatic dimming
inside rearview mirror reduces
the glare from the headlamps of the
vehicle behind you. The dimming
feature comes on and the indicator
light illuminates each time the
vehicle is started.
Vehicles with OnStar have three
additional control buttons located
at the bottom of the mirror. See your
dealer/retailer for more information
on the system and how to
subscribe to OnStar. See OnStar®
System on page 4-42 for more
information about the services
OnStar provides.
O (On/Off): Press to turn the
dimming feature and/or compass
display on or off.

There isn't a way to permanently disable it. So what exactly is it doing at night? Is it dimming or not?

2SSRS-CGM · 11-15-2009, 11:57 AM

It dimms and is too dark at night...

HTWLSS · 11-15-2009, 12:43 PM

Check your manual for a way to change the auto dimming features via the radio config.

JDBeck23 · 11-15-2009, 03:22 PM

Here's what I did, I cut a piece of electrical tape the size of the sensor at the bottom of the rear view mirror. You can cover the sensor any way you see fit. A couple layers of clear scotch tape would probably do the trick too.

You can test it out by just covering the sensor with your finger.. and wallllah! The mirrors lighten back up.

I too have tinted windows, but when they mirrors tint, it makes it really really hard to see. Hope that helped!

racer50200 · 11-15-2009, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HTWLSS

Check your manual for a way to change the auto dimming features via the radio config.

I am in the same boat since getting tint. I'll have to check my manual to see how that works. Has anyone else tried the radio configure method??

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aldaran · 11-16-2009, 08:07 PM

Wow. I didn't know that you can change the configuration through the radio. As stated before, the owner's manual says it can be turned off/on, but does not mention any adjustments.

Mark-HD · 01-31-2010, 06:26 PM

Ok guys, I too have a tough time with the driver's side mirror at night because of the window tint. There has to be a way to disconnect the wire to just that mirror. Anyone?
And no I don't want to use tape.

racer50200 · 02-06-2010, 05:53 AM

Has anyone figured this out yet??

68 Z/28 · 02-06-2010, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2SSRS-CGM

I got my tent done, and at night the auto dimming drivers side mirror kicks my @$$.

Got a hammer

Mark-HD · 02-06-2010, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68 Z/28

Got a hammer

I've got a big one...but I was thinking more a chainsaw...

11-14-2009, 12:09 PM	#1
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11-14-2009, 03:16 PM	#3
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11-15-2009, 09:22 AM	#5
aldaran Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Alice, Texas Posts: 579	I thought the rear view and driver's side auto dimming mirrors work together. At least that's the way they work in my Silverado. From 2010 Camaro Owner's Manual: Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror Vehicles with an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror reduces the glare from the headlamps of the vehicle behind you. The dimming feature comes on and the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle is started. Vehicles with OnStar have three additional control buttons located at the bottom of the mirror. See your dealer/retailer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to OnStar. See OnStar® System on page 4-42 for more information about the services OnStar provides. O (On/Off): Press to turn the dimming feature and/or compass display on or off. There isn't a way to permanently disable it. So what exactly is it doing at night? Is it dimming or not? Last edited by aldaran; 11-15-2009 at 09:34 AM.

11-15-2009, 11:57 AM	#6
2SSRS-CGM Drives: '16 Z06 M7 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Detroit Metro Posts: 208	It dimms and is too dark at night... __________________ 2016 Corvette Z06 M7: Halltech Intake, Corsa X-Pipe, MGW Shifter

11-15-2009, 12:43 PM	#7
HTWLSS Camaro Disciple Drives: Camaro, Chevelle, Corvette... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: +45° 23' 30.0588", -122° 48' 7.3296" Posts: 658	Check your manual for a way to change the auto dimming features via the radio config. __________________ How the Disciples help Chevrolet and Being a Camaro Disciple http://modernclassicsauto.com '68 Chevelle Malibu Coupe; '67 Chevelle Wagon; '99 Convertible Camaro SS #0069; '07 Z06; '06 Silverado Crew Cab 2500 4x4 dually; '14 Sonic RS Hatchback

11-14-2009, 03:14 PM	#2
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	I suppose you meant tint... I know the auto-dimming feature is based off a photo-electric cell that's inside the rearview mirror. Other than the placing a piece of electrical tape over that sensor, I'm not sure what electronic options there are to "disabling" the auto-dimming feature...

11-15-2009, 03:22 PM	#8
JDBeck23 Drives: 2010 Camaro, 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: King George, Va Posts: 881	Here's what I did, I cut a piece of electrical tape the size of the sensor at the bottom of the rear view mirror. You can cover the sensor any way you see fit. A couple layers of clear scotch tape would probably do the trick too. You can test it out by just covering the sensor with your finger.. and wallllah! The mirrors lighten back up. I too have tinted windows, but when they mirrors tint, it makes it really really hard to see. Hope that helped! __________________ 2010 2SS/RS CGM American Racing Headers, Magnaflow axle back, Roto-Fab CAI, Audio Integrations Sub box, Alpine Type R 10, Alpine MRP-500 amp, Pro Clips iPhone Mount

11-16-2009, 08:07 PM	#10
aldaran Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Alice, Texas Posts: 579	Wow. I didn't know that you can change the configuration through the radio. As stated before, the owner's manual says it can be turned off/on, but does not mention any adjustments.

01-31-2010, 06:26 PM	#11
Mark-HD Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange SS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 226	Ok guys, I too have a tough time with the driver's side mirror at night because of the window tint. There has to be a way to disconnect the wire to just that mirror. Anyone? And no I don't want to use tape. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS, M6, MTI shifter and sway bars, GM quarter flares, Corsa catback, Roto-Fab CAI, 30% tinted windows, Lloyd's custom mats, Hawk ceramic pads, Pedders lower coils, Magnuson supercharger with 3.6 pulley, BMR trailing arms & toe rods, Kook's LT's1 7/8 w/cats, Lingenfelter/SLP billet pedals, KW V'3 Coilovers, RevExtreme catch can, ---Ordered--- IconZ LS7 9 & 11" polished wheels!. Dyno'd 563.05 HP, 543.86 Torq.

02-06-2010, 05:53 AM	#12
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