Auto-dimm in rear-view mirror is screwed up?!?

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Old 09-18-2001, 10:55 AM
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Auto-dimm in rear-view mirror is screwed up?!?

My auto dimming feature on the rear view mirror is acting funny. If I turn to Auto, the mirror covers itself with a dark spot covering only half of the mirror. It looks like an ink smudge inside.
Any of you know anything about this.
Old 09-18-2001, 11:23 AM
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Only thing I know is bring it back to dealer. They should replace it for free.
Old 09-18-2001, 02:47 PM
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The mirror is contains liquid crystals... just like most digital watches/calculators. When they get damaged, they exhibit the problem you're describing. It's been my experience that it's usually when they're hit with something, but it could happen because of other things as well.

Put that warranty to work.
Old 09-18-2001, 05:01 PM
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Are you sure about the crystals - I thought it was an electro-chromic gel. But being accurate makes me anal I guess.
http://www.lovecars.com/store/nvs.htm

My guess is it suffered a mechanical blow - do you recall hitting with an elbow or letting someone else drive the car?

Dealer will replace it under warranty.
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Maybe you hit it with your foot when you were....
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Oh my....
Old 09-18-2001, 10:08 PM
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Originally posted by TLinBama
Maybe you hit it with your foot when you were....
you probably mean "her" or "his" foot .............depends on selke's preference (just kidding)
Old 09-19-2001, 06:12 PM
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Next someone will say we own TL's because "we were born that way" or "that's the way God made us".
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