My auto-dim mirror isn't very noticable... is yours?
08-11-2004, 01:16 PM
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My auto-dim mirror isn't very noticable... is yours?
Was driving down the highway last night trying to figure out if my auto-dimming rear-view mirror was actually working. Things seem awful bright, even when there's a car right behind me with the lights on. I didn't notice any change whatsoever when turning the auto-dim on and off, and on my CL, when I block the light sensor, the diference is like night and day 
(sorry...).
Whaddaya think? Does it sound like mine's broke?
(sorry...).Whaddaya think? Does it sound like mine's broke?
08-11-2004, 01:20 PM
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it works... the sensor is on the side facing the front of the car. when it's really dark, it dims the mirror to a green color. If you have bright lights on it a lot, it will not dim much.
08-11-2004, 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by JasonHamilton
it works... the sensor is on the side facing the front of the car. when it's really dark, it dims the mirror to a green color. If you have bright lights on it a lot, it will not dim much.
Originally Posted by Like Whoa
at first i didnt think mine worked either, but i held a flashlight right at the sensor and it did dim. But it doesnt matter because my windows tinted
08-11-2004, 01:46 PM
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Mine works wonderfully. I had a butthead in a SUV riding me with his brights on. It didn't bother me when looking through my auto-dim rear view mirror, but I could see how bright the lights actually were when looking through my side mirrors.
08-11-2004, 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by heh8me
Mine works wonderfully. I had a butthead in a SUV riding me with his brights on. It didn't bother me when looking through my auto-dim rear view mirror, but I could see how bright the lights actually were when looking through my side mirrors.
However, I believe most of us with mirror problems has a spoiler which may block some of the lights.
08-11-2004, 01:53 PM
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Make sure you don't get any cleaning solution on the sensors because it will destroy them. At the dealership they told me that they can't replace the sensor so it would mean a whole new mirror. You want to put the cleaning solution (I use Sprayway glass cleaner) on the rag and then wipe the mirror down. Don't spray it on the mirror or it may get on the sensor.
08-11-2004, 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by NomisR
However, I believe most of us with mirror problems has a spoiler which may block some of the lights.
12-16-2004, 05:40 PM
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Auto-dim defective
I have a new RX-8, no tinting, no spoiler, green light's on, but the auto-dim doesn't work worth a rip. I'll try to get it replaced - otherwise it's a safety hazard.
BTW, does anybody know if it's possible to reposition the mirror higher? It seems too low to me, yet it looks the same as on other RX-8's.
BTW, does anybody know if it's possible to reposition the mirror higher? It seems too low to me, yet it looks the same as on other RX-8's.
12-16-2004, 07:42 PM
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Mine dims enough at night to make anything but headlights hard to make out. Works great.
Paul_in_DC, the mirror's double jointed. Look behind it and you'll see how can move it higher.
Paul_in_DC, the mirror's double jointed. Look behind it and you'll see how can move it higher.
12-16-2004, 09:06 PM
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you wouldnt want it to dim during the day so theres a sensor on the front, light from both sides=sunlight to the car...light only coming from the back, it will dim, try it out by covering the sensors, they dim very well.
12-16-2004, 09:08 PM
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the mirror darkens so slightly that if you were staring at it, you might not notice. The way you can tell is by the lights starting to get a green tint to them. In daylight, you should be able to get it to activate by blocking the light detectors (there is one on the front and one on the back). Also, there is an on/off switch on the auto dimming mirrors, make sure yours isn't turned off.
12-17-2004, 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul_in_DC
BTW, does anybody know if it's possible to reposition the mirror higher? It seems too low to me, yet it looks the same as on other RX-8's.
12-18-2004, 05:36 AM
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Originally Posted by G-ReX
Mine dims enough at night to make anything but headlights hard to make out. Works great.
Paul_in_DC, the mirror's double jointed. Look behind it and you'll see how can move it higher.
Paul_in_DC, the mirror's double jointed. Look behind it and you'll see how can move it higher.
12-18-2004, 05:39 AM
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Originally Posted by rx-8_or_?
The mirror has an articulating support (both ends of the support pivot) so you can push it up using the pivot at the windscreen end of the support and use the pivot at the mirror end of the support to adjust the angle.
