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.

 

Checked it already. Thanks.

Anyone else.

 

Warranty item. Mine went out when car was 2 years old.
Dan

 

Yep, warranty. Had mine fixed after 1 yr of ownership.

 

Mine went bad too, I had it warrantied.

 

Mine was replaced under warranty too.

 

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.

 

 

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 .


Jens

 

Thanks for the help.

 

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.

 

Had mine replaced two weeks ago under warranty.

 

[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.
THANKS

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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 ........

 

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.