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03-18-2013, 01:09 AM | #1 |
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How to turn off auto dimming?
Windows are tinted quite dark and I can barely even see headlights anymore from the back thru the sides and rear view mirrors. Is there a way to turn them off? Getting a little dangerous after a while.
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03-18-2013, 05:28 AM | #2 |
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I think you may need to rephrase your question as I'm confused by your post.
I'm not sure what auto dims and why this has an impact on your window tints? Or do you mean you've tinted your lights? |
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03-18-2013, 05:34 AM | #3 |
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I think he means auto dimming of the rear view mirror. and no, there's no on-off button for that.
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03-18-2013, 06:13 AM | #4 |
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Ah that makes sense... Perhaps that really dark tint on the windows should be avoided then? I really do like the look, but only on a car that's for show and not really for driving around in.
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03-18-2013, 11:58 PM | #5 |
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Did you tint the windshield as well? Should not cause problem even with 20 to 15 tint without windshield tint.
If u did tint the windshield, go back to the tint shop and get a bit scrap of tint. Cut and apply to the sensor at the top of mirror, that will fix it, and u will still have auto-dimm |
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It would, but to lesser degree, so you would still have a functional auto-dimm(which is what I would preferred) The darker the tint you apply to sensor the less sensitive the auto-dimm. If you really want the auto-dimm disabled, apply a opaque film over the sensor so no light can hit it. I will go with a silver foil or air duct tape so it blend with the mirror. BTW, did you tint the windshield, asking cause it really should not be a problem with tint. If you did not tint the windshield, the problem maybe is with forward sensor.
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If the OP wants his mirrors to "not" dim, it needs to be brighter inside the car. With window tint, the car internally is darker, thus, his mirrors go on auto-dim thinking it is night time. He wants the mirror brighter, and putting tape or anything else over the sensor would (and I could be mistaken) make the sensor think it is dark, thus, activate the mirror dimming... |
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