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racer50200 · 05-16-2010, 09:18 AM

I am surprised no one has posted what wires in the rear view and side mirrors would need to be cut to remove the auto-dim function. Someone familiar with the wiring harness should be able to look this up without too much trouble....??

Anyone???

zebra · 05-16-2010, 08:57 PM

i'd imagine it'd have more to do with adding the proper resistor in-line rather than cutting wires. that's what i had to do to disable my automatic headlights in the truck

BriCo84 · 11-01-2010, 08:25 AM

has anyone come up with a good solution yet for this? I can't find anything in the config on the radio to disable it. And I am not thrilled about the idea of using a piece of tape to cover the photo sensor....which also brings up another question. How does covering the sensor with tape turn the auto-dim off? Wouldn't that tell the mirror that it is always dark outside meaning it's nighttime so turn the auto-dim ON!?

RonBennett · 11-03-2010, 01:01 PM

Remove the side mirrors, you will get less drag and thus go faster, who cares what is behind you...

gotexas25 · 11-04-2010, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BriCo84

has anyone come up with a good solution yet for this? I can't find anything in the config on the radio to disable it. And I am not thrilled about the idea of using a piece of tape to cover the photo sensor....which also brings up another question. How does covering the sensor with tape turn the auto-dim off? Wouldn't that tell the mirror that it is always dark outside meaning it's nighttime so turn the auto-dim ON!?

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm under the impression that headlights hitting the photo sensor cause the mirrors to dim.

That being said, I'd like a non-tape option too...I have 5% tint and it gets difficult to see at night with the auto-dim function.

BriCo84 · 11-04-2010, 12:52 PM

Can someone show me with a picture, or in detail, where the photo sensor is?

BriCo84 · 11-07-2010, 10:49 AM

Anyone?

I just got my tints done. Now I can't see shit @ night

RCLapCar · 11-07-2010, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BriCo84

Can someone show me with a picture, or in detail, where the photo sensor is?

The sensor is the little circle in the top center of the rear view mirror. If you shine a flashlight into it you can cause the mirrors to dim. Similarly putting your finger on the sensor will cause the mirrors to undim slowly.

BriCo84 · 11-07-2010, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCLapCar

The sensor is the little circle in the top center of the rear view mirror. If you shine a flashlight into it you can cause the mirrors to dim. Similarly putting your finger on the sensor will cause the mirrors to undim slowly.

Wow, I found it. Not something you want to put tape over.....So has anyone found out then a real way to disable the auto-dim?

BriCo84 · 11-09-2010, 07:31 AM

Bump

Darkone · 11-09-2010, 08:54 AM

A small piece of black tape cut in the shape of the sensor is just too simple and looks neat if you cut it right, I don't get why you wouldn't want to do it.

BriCo84 · 11-09-2010, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darkone

A small piece of black tape cut in the shape of the sensor is just too simple and looks neat if you cut it right, I don't get why you wouldn't want to do it.

I can't imagine a black circle in the middle of the rear view mirror looking good....but i'll try it out.

2010IBMSS · 11-11-2010, 02:14 PM

I will trade my non-dimming mirrors for the dimming mirrors if anyone is interested....

Agent WD-40 · 02-16-2011, 12:06 PM

Has anybody figured this out??? I don't have tint (yet) and I still don't always want the mirror to dim as much as it does.

05-16-2010, 09:18 AM	#15
racer50200 Drives: 2010 White 2SS/RS Camaro 6M Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 125 View My Garage	I am surprised no one has posted what wires in the rear view and side mirrors would need to be cut to remove the auto-dim function. Someone familiar with the wiring harness should be able to look this up without too much trouble....?? Anyone??? __________________ Camaro Specs: 2010 2SS/RS SW, 6M, Eibach Spings / bars, 275's X 4, Heritage Grill, NLP spoiler, Becky's SW shark fin, AAC LED DRL's, Stainless Works Headers and exhaust, Barton Flat Stick Shifter, '69 SS emblems, ready for hp boost..... Help your country.... Buy American Products!! Last edited by racer50200; 05-16-2010 at 11:50 AM.

05-16-2010, 08:57 PM	#16
zebra just can't seem to leave Drives: your mom wild!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cold & windy Posts: 10,625 View My Garage	i'd imagine it'd have more to do with adding the proper resistor in-line rather than cutting wires. that's what i had to do to disable my automatic headlights in the truck __________________ Eve ('00 FRC): hot-air intake Rowan ('09 H3): 5spd mom-mobile Penny ('99 Sierra): 5.3 / HD 5spd... gone but not forgotten Samson ('18 HD): compounded 408

11-04-2010, 12:52 PM	#20
BriCo84 Drives: 2011 CGM 2LT w/RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 354	Can someone show me with a picture, or in detail, where the photo sensor is? __________________

11-07-2010, 10:49 AM	#21
BriCo84 Drives: 2011 CGM 2LT w/RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 354	Anyone? I just got my tints done. Now I can't see shit @ night __________________

11-09-2010, 07:31 AM	#24
BriCo84 Drives: 2011 CGM 2LT w/RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 354	Bump __________________

11-01-2010, 08:25 AM	#17
BriCo84 Drives: 2011 CGM 2LT w/RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 354	has anyone come up with a good solution yet for this? I can't find anything in the config on the radio to disable it. And I am not thrilled about the idea of using a piece of tape to cover the photo sensor....which also brings up another question. How does covering the sensor with tape turn the auto-dim off? Wouldn't that tell the mirror that it is always dark outside meaning it's nighttime so turn the auto-dim ON!?

11-03-2010, 01:01 PM	#18
RonBennett Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Loudoun County, VA. Posts: 76	Remove the side mirrors, you will get less drag and thus go faster, who cares what is behind you...

11-09-2010, 08:54 AM	#25
Darkone Drives: 2011 Camaro LT/RS SIM Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oman Posts: 167	A small piece of black tape cut in the shape of the sensor is just too simple and looks neat if you cut it right, I don't get why you wouldn't want to do it.

11-11-2010, 02:14 PM	#27
2010IBMSS Drives: 2010 camaro SS RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: (915) TX Posts: 645	I will trade my non-dimming mirrors for the dimming mirrors if anyone is interested....

02-16-2011, 12:06 PM	#28
Agent WD-40 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: MI Posts: 601	Has anybody figured this out??? I don't have tint (yet) and I still don't always want the mirror to dim as much as it does. __________________ L99 - 440 RWHP Livernois 2c Cam & VVT/DOD Delete Roto-Fab Intake Stainless Works 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers Corsa Exhaust

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