Auto Dimming Mirrors

ibobby · Sep 21, 2008

Pros vs Cons and operation:

07 Denali. I've tried to turn of the auto dimming featuring off but everytime I restart the truck, it resets itself. (maybe it's user error). i understand how this feature can benefit drivers but I have tinted windows. At night when the auto dim is on, it makes the rearview and drivers mirror seem darker(reduces vision).

Any opinions, tips, grips? :brsh1:

P.S. and idead on stylish small convex mirrors. Trying to killed blind spot when I use the side mirrors. The little small set that you stick on(3M) the current mirrors. I've only saw a few cheap ones. Nothing yet that would go well with the denali.

ibobby · Sep 21, 2008

WOW! I just found this http://www.etrailer.com/pc-HSM~CM08101.htm
I'll see if you they have more to fit the current models. I may be on the right path

http://www.etrailer.com/y-423.aspx

Stargazer · Sep 21, 2008

ibobby said:
i understand how this feature can benefit drivers but I have tinted windows. At night when the auto dim is on, it makes the rearview and drivers mirror seem darker(reduces vision).

Do you have aftermarket tint on top of the factory tint? I've had auto-dimming mirrors on several of my vehicles, some with aftermarket tint on top of factory tint.

Since the auto-dimming mirror only dims when it senses glare, after putting on the extra tint, the mirror never dimmed anymore.

I haven't added aftermarket tint on my Denali yet, but eventually I will. Anyway, I find that I don't really need to see dark objects behind me when I'm driving forward. The only things that concern me are the ones with lights on. Plus when I'm backing up, the reverse lights and backup camera provide a pretty good view that I don't need the rear view mirror.

One more thing about blind spots: For years and years I've been adjusting my mirrors farther out to eliminate the blind spot. There's no need to see the side of your own vehicle when you are driving. It what they taught us at the track, too. Here's some info on it: http://www.cartalk.com/content/features/mirrors/

ibobby · Sep 22, 2008

Cool.

My mirrors are set further out. Been doing that for years. But every vehicle will have blind spots, even with additional mirrors. Just try your best to eliminate as many as you can.

I like the little small convex mirrors especially for seeing the sides of your vehicle when pulling into a parking spot. No need to lean out the window to see how close you are to the parking divider or curve. (dont want to scratch the 20's) :thumbsup: They also help when turning corners.

But When mirrors seem to dim right at night fall. It factory tint with after market tint on the drivers window to match the factory tint. I noticed the dimming on evening when i had both the drivers and pass front windows down. The driver's side mirror was darker than the pass side mirror. It confused me because I thought as you did..."only when it picks up glare." Maybe I have a problem with the sensers.

LVYUKYUK · Sep 22, 2008

Yeah,

My father drove semis for his entire life so he passed on mirror tricks to me. I've never focused on my own car, rather in the lane beside me, BUT the flaw in that article is in relation to height. If you have a small sports car beside you, you will not see it. Those $1.99 spots take care of that. With those, and aiming out, you do not need to turn your head while driving. Also helps backing up the boat.

I'm confused by the comment that your mirrors don't dim any longer because you tinted your windows? The sensor would be in the mirror no? The window would have no effect? I say this because I have the dimming mirrors and dark tint windows and love it. My mirror still dims out which is fine by me. I agree on the rear view, that does not dim 'as much', but the outside one still does. Or am I trippin?

chadwick02 · Sep 22, 2008

I saw this post about the CIPA hotspotz and I got so excited I email CIPA to see about a hotspotz that will fit 07+ tahoes. Within 3 minutes I got this message from CIPA:

The part Lumber is 08104. You can call Camping World Special orders 800-622-6264. They take orders over the phone for any of our products and drop ship to your home.

CIPA-USA

Customer Service.

azho · Sep 22, 2008

why dont you just trade someone without the auto dim on their truck?

ibobby · Sep 22, 2008

azho said:
why dont you just trade someone without the auto dim on their truck?

is that a serious question?

Stargazer · Sep 23, 2008

LVYUKYUK said:
I'm confused by the comment that your mirrors don't dim any longer because you tinted your windows?

I was talking about the rear view mirror. The driver's side mirror is not affected by the tint since it's outside the vehicle.

Does dark tint make more of a difference on the rear view mirror because I have an XL?

ibobby · Oct 15, 2008

chadwick02 said:
I saw this post about the CIPA hotspotz and I got so excited I email CIPA to see about a hotspotz that will fit 07+ tahoes. Within 3 minutes I got this message from CIPA:

The part Lumber is 08104. You can call Camping World Special orders 800-622-6264. They take orders over the phone for any of our products and drop ship to your home.

CIPA-USA

Customer Service.

did they have any pics of how it looks installed on the newer yukons/tahoes ??

billp · Oct 18, 2008

Problem Auto Dimming Mirrors

Similar problem here

I have a 2008 with added tint on front side windows. The rearview mirror appears to be a bit on the dark side and the driver's sideview mirror is quite dark, almost to the point of being nonusable at times.

I though it was just the added tint on the window but when I roll the front windows down the driver's sideview mirror is noticeably darker than the passenger sideview mirror.

Also when I turnoff the dimming mirrors, I don't notice much improvement.

Ed Blown Vert · Oct 18, 2008

From what I understand, the passenger-side mirror doesn't auto-dim.

ibobby · Oct 18, 2008

billp said:
Similar problem here

I have a 2008 with added tint on front side windows. The rearview mirror appears to be a bit on the dark side and the driver's sideview mirror is quite dark, almost to the point of being nonusable at times.

I though it was just the added tint on the window but when I roll the front windows down the driver's sideview mirror is noticeably darker than the passenger sideview mirror.

Also when I turnoff the dimming mirrors, I don't notice much improvement.

ya man. I have very same problem. exactly the same way you described what you noticed. I've turned my off several times but nothing happens.

Yukon Joe XL · Oct 19, 2008

Same here. I turn off the dimming and nothing! There is no dimming feature. GM is just mess'in with us.

73shark · Oct 21, 2008

It only works on the Tahoes. :smilielol:

ibobby · Oct 21, 2008

:smilielol: LOL

but its crazy to have one dark mirror. I'll ask about it next time to go in for service.

ibobby · Oct 25, 2008

I tested the feature out tonight in stop and go traffic. I rolled the windows down and turned the dimming off & on a few times to see the differences.

It does work. dimming/undimming seems to take about 6-10 seconds. It doesnt dimming that much...just enough to take a but of glare out. My window tint does about twice as much as the dimming feature. So combining the dimming with my tint, it makes headlights look like small spot lights.

There were several different cars behind me, even a BMW with those bright HIDs.

Stargazer · Oct 26, 2008

ibobby said:
but its crazy to have one dark mirror.

That's what bugs me. The driver's side works great, dimming when necessary. But I need the passenger side to dim because I spend most of my time passing people and that's where their lights show up

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Don DePontee · Oct 26, 2008

I did a quick search for the CIPA 08104 mirror for the 07 and up Tahoes and found this:

Don

chrizg · Oct 26, 2008

Will that little mirror interfere with the power folding mirrors?

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