01-26-2013, 10:55 PM | #45 |
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I had a 2006 325i before my 2013 X3 and the auto dimming feature was much better on the 325i. The side mirrors on the X3 barely dim at all. I thought that maybe they were defective until I read that others have had the same problem. It would be less of an issue if the front windows were tinted to match the other windows. Somewhat related question...does anyone know why SUV's typically don't have the driver/passenger windows tinted? I was thinking of having it done but didn't know if it was some weird state law or something. I figured that would solve the blinding lights in my barely dimming side mirrors.
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01-27-2013, 06:56 AM | #46 | |
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01-27-2013, 11:56 AM | #48 |
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Every state is different, and you'd be surprised. CT allows you to have up to 35% on the front, yet neighboring states like NY (75%) and RI (75%) differ vastly. MA has 50%. The weird thing is that the South doesn't always have darker tint laws.
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01-29-2016, 08:00 AM | #49 |
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Any solutions found? When I shine a flashlight thru the sensor in the rear view mirror, only the right side view mirror dims. The driver side does not? Is there a fuse or coding required?
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01-29-2016, 09:30 AM | #50 |
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You can purchase the Euro mirrors which have stronger dimming. They are also curved so it gets rid of your blindspots so that could help.
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01-29-2016, 09:42 AM | #51 |
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I have the Euro mirrors. My problem is the driver side does not dim when tested. The problem might not be the mirrors because this is my 2nd replacement. Passenger side works fine.
Any fuse or coding I could check?
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05-03-2019, 06:11 AM | #53 |
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I have a 2018 BMW X3 and took it into the dealer to say the mirror dimmer was not working and he shone a torch on it and said they do not fully dip but what I want to know is should auto dimming eliminate the need to physically tilt the centre rear view mirror or not? What I am going to do now is hang a small mirror from the centre rear view mirror and shine a torch on both and see if I notice any difference in brightness. The dealer is going to allow me to do the same check on another model vehicle in their yard for comparison. Should the other vehicle be no different in the degree of dimming I will just have to assume dimming technology is not as advanced as the advertising would give the impression a bit like all the latest safety aids that have their limits that are not advertised.
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