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Old Dec 9, 2016 | 04:34 PM
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Default Disabling auto-dimming in rearview mirror

Does anyone know how to disable the auto-dimming feature in the rearview mirror (the mirror in the car)? Perhaps, there is a fuse I can pull out. My tint is so dark that auto-dimming is unnecessary. It would be great to disable that feature without also disabling the Homelink or the right side mirror, however, if that is the only way, I am OK with that since I do not use the Homelink. Thank you.
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Old Dec 9, 2016 | 05:06 PM
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You can turn it off here:

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Old Dec 9, 2016 | 07:07 PM
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Sorry, I should have been more specific. When you turn it off, once you start the car again, the mirror automatically turns on again. Is there a way to permanently disable it?
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Old Apr 9, 2019 | 10:51 PM
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bump. i would like to be able to do this as well.
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Old Apr 10, 2019 | 06:08 AM
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Curious? Why would you want to disable the auto dimming mirror? I personally would never be able to go back to mirrors that didn't auto dim. Just this morning I was thinking how great a feature it is when a big brand new Dodge Ram pickup was behind me with those new and super bright LED's shining in the mirror. I think this is one of the best features to come out in recent years as near standard equipment.
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Old Apr 10, 2019 | 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Boomer80
Curious? Why would you want to disable the auto dimming mirror? I personally would never be able to go back to mirrors that didn't auto dim. Just this morning I was thinking how great a feature it is when a big brand new Dodge Ram pickup was behind me with those new and super bright LED's shining in the mirror. I think this is one of the best features to come out in recent years as near standard equipment.
Too dark in parking garages.
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Old Apr 12, 2019 | 01:49 PM
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Try covering the sensor on the mirror side. Covering the windshield side sensor forces it to fully
tint, perhaps covering the mirror side will prevent it from tinting?
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