Automatic Rearview Mirror Dimmer Broke

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Old Dec 12, 2003 | 02:18 PM
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Automatic Rearview Mirror Dimmer Broke

My automatic rearview mirror dimmer is not working. Anyway I can fix this or is this a warranty issure?
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Old Dec 12, 2003 | 02:21 PM
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Re: Automatic Rearview Mirror Dimmer Broke

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My automatic rearview mirror dimmer is not working. Anyway I can fix this or is this a warranty issure?
I think there is a switch to turn it on and off. You might want to double check that it didn't get bumped or shut off accidentally.
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Old Dec 12, 2003 | 05:22 PM
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Checked it already. Thanks.

Anyone else.
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Old Dec 12, 2003 | 09:23 PM
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Warranty item. Mine went out when car was 2 years old.
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Old Dec 12, 2003 | 09:26 PM
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Yep, warranty. Had mine fixed after 1 yr of ownership.
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Old Dec 12, 2003 | 09:47 PM
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Mine went bad too, I had it warrantied.
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Old Dec 12, 2003 | 10:12 PM
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Mine was replaced under warranty too.
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Old Dec 13, 2003 | 06:50 AM
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Wow. I love this forum. I didn't really have anything to benchmark mine with and I thought it was bright. I'm always wondering if that was all that it tinted. I can bet you that mine's gone too. Thanks guys.
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Old Dec 13, 2003 | 06:53 AM
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Originally posted by RandyMax
Mine was replaced under warranty too.
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Old Dec 13, 2003 | 08:30 AM
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It's a warrantable issue ,either the glass is shot or the ball socket mount breaks it is not unusual and I think all dealers stock the mirror .


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Old Dec 13, 2003 | 05:23 PM
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Thanks for the help.
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Old Dec 13, 2003 | 08:18 PM
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Yeah the mirror has a limited lifetime. I only turn it on when i need it.

I wish we can have it turn on only when the headlights are on. I only need it at night when headlamps from annoying Explorers and Expeditions are behind you.
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Old Dec 13, 2003 | 08:55 PM
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Had mine replaced two weeks ago under warranty.
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Old Dec 14, 2003 | 04:59 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Akim711
[B]Yeah the mirror has a limited lifetime. I only turn it on when i need it.

JENS, is that a valid statement? I have had mine on for 3 and 1/2 years w/o turning it off. Should I turn it off during the day to extend its life? The first mirror died after 3 years; the top half stopped dimming.
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Old Dec 14, 2003 | 06:14 AM
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After mine broke and I got a new one, I turned it off. Before I had it on all the times. Now I only turn it on if I get blinded in the night, then turn it back off
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Old Dec 14, 2003 | 08:31 AM
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HAd mine replaced about 6 months ago under warranty. Started giving me the "halo" effect. I leave mine all the time also.. I figure that is ok, too much to worry about, turn on dimmer, turn off dimmer. So I just leave it on
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Old Dec 14, 2003 | 09:06 AM
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how do i check if mine is broken or not?? mine is always on and i don't really know if it is working and i never saw it's working action
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Old Dec 14, 2003 | 09:10 AM
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turn it off and then turn it on at night. you should be able to tell a difference in other cars headlights.

the one that broke on me only dimmed the top half of the mirror.
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Old Dec 15, 2003 | 08:02 AM
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I have a 2001 3.2CL. Had my mirror replaced under warranty. Dealer told me the liquid in the mirror leaked out. Anyway, it's better than new.
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Old Dec 15, 2003 | 01:45 PM
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hard to tell if mine is broken or not....i have tint in the rear as well. looks the same when it's off and when it's on. i'll try it with a flashlight shining into it.
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Old Jan 4, 2004 | 10:29 PM
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Tonight I just noticed that mine is no longer working either. Anyone know the cost for a replacement? My car is at 83K and thus out of warranty ........
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Old Jan 6, 2004 | 06:28 PM
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if you have tint in the rear and want to test it, try shining a flashlight on it and turn it on and off to see if there is any change.
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