How do I turn off automatic dimming for mirrors?

usurp · 04-13-2008, 04:28 PM

Is it possible to turn off the automatic dimming for my interior and exterior mirrors? I am find them too dark at night.

155MPH · 04-13-2008, 05:55 PM

Huh? Do you want to be blinded? That is one of the best features of the car!

rosierobins2003 · 04-14-2008, 11:32 AM

I agree with 155, it is a GREAT feature. I am so spoiled after this car.....guess I'll have to keep it forever. LOL!!!

Rosie

david @ eas · 04-14-2008, 12:25 PM

I will agree as well... The auto dimming feature saves me from being blinded every time I drive at night.

inTgr8r · 04-14-2008, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by usurp

Is it possible to turn off the automatic dimming for my interior and exterior mirrors? I am find them too dark at night.

Do you have tints on the windows?

usurp · 04-14-2008, 01:39 PM

no tint on windows but everything looks really dark, it sucks

3002 tii · 04-14-2008, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by usurp

no tint on windows but everything looks really dark, it sucks

are you waering sunglasses?

haha j/k

usurp · 04-14-2008, 03:46 PM

lol

The HACK · 04-14-2008, 03:47 PM

Pull the fuse related to the autodimming mirrors. On the E46 it was fuse number 24.

Hawkeye · 04-14-2008, 04:20 PM

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Pull the fuse related to the autodimming mirrors. On the E46 it was fuse number 24.

and before you ask... the fuse box is behind the glove compartment.

inTgr8r · 04-14-2008, 04:23 PM

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and before you ask... the fuse box is behind the glove compartment.

LOL....

usurp · 04-14-2008, 04:45 PM

I've had the car for only 3 or 4 days now so yes I am a newb. On a positive note just upgraded the navigation to v29!

usurp · 04-14-2008, 04:45 PM

isn't there like some hidden menu or something with like a turn off auto dimming option.

Hawkeye · 04-14-2008, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by usurp

isn't there like some hidden menu or something with like a turn off auto dimming option.

No. The dealer might be able to in the programming options though. I don't know about where you are though. I only have a list for the US.

The HACK · 04-14-2008, 06:42 PM

It's not a programmable option. The only way to "turn it off" is to pull the fuse.

em2b96p · 04-14-2008, 10:00 PM

mine is really dark and it makes it impossible to parallel park. i do not bump park with my z.

ianbiz · 04-14-2008, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by The HACK

It's not a programmable option. The only way to "turn it off" is to pull the fuse.

zing!

rc'Z · 04-15-2008, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ianbiz

zing!

How about putting tape over the electric eye that operates the dimming.

Hawkeye · 04-15-2008, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by em2b96p

mine is really dark and it makes it impossible to parallel park. i do not bump park with my z.

lol, bump park. You do that here in Iowa and someone will call it in as a hit and run.... seriously.

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How about putting tape over the electric eye that operates the dimming.

That would mean your headlights would always be on as well though

rc'Z · 04-15-2008, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Hawkeye

lol, bump park. You do that here in Iowa and someone will call it in as a hit and run.... seriously.

That would mean your headlights would always be on as well though

Do you think that is what turns the headlights on. Mine come on when I don't think they should. Will turn off the switch. Looks uncool to have them on a 9 in the morning.

Hawkeye · 04-15-2008, 01:47 PM

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Do you think that is what turns the headlights on. Mine come on when I don't think they should. Will turn off the switch. Looks uncool to have them on a 9 in the morning.

From what I have noticed my mirrors dim and my headlights go on and off at the same time so I would assume so. Isn't the rain sensor up there as well?

GeorgeT · 04-15-2008, 04:35 PM

I thought the sensor for mirror dimming was a dot facing to the rear in the inside mirror - when a bright light comes up from behind, the mirrors dim, when there are no bright lights behind, the mirrors lighten.

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