Well, if it stays dark, you could always pretend you’re driving a futuristic vehicle! Just look at the bright side, pun intended!
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I think humor helps! But seriously, make sure there’s no moisture buildup inside the mirror. It could cause the auto-dimming to malfunction.
Great point! It’s these small details that sometimes get overlooked. Every little check counts!
I’ve noticed that my auto-dimming mirror stays dark too, especially at night! It seems to be a recurring issue with my Honda Accord. Not sure if it’s the model or just mine acting up.
I think certain makes like Kia and Ford also have had a lot of complaints about this. It could be a manufacturing issue, perhaps with the sensors?
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It’s important to consider the age of your vehicle. My friend drives a 2015 Mazda and had to replace her mirror because it wouldn’t dim properly anymore. Seems like wear and tear is a factor!
That’s true! I have a 2018 Subaru, and while mine is fine, I’ve heard some models from earlier years faced dimming issues.
I personally think manufacturers should be more transparent about these issues. It’s frustrating to pay for features that sometimes just don’t work as intended.
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Agreed! It’s like a game. You never know when your mirror will decide to stop working or start malfunctioning.
Do certain colors of cars influence how well the dimming works? I have a black car and sometimes it feels like I’m staring into an abyss with that mirror! Just wondering if that’s a factor.
Haha, I wouldn’t be surprised! Maybe they just can’t handle the elegance of your black beauty! But really, it should be uniform across colors.
I’ve read online that some manufacturers just don’t prioritize the technology in budget models. I wonder if anyone here had issues with particular cheap models? Would love to know!
That’s interesting! My sister’s low-end Civic had this problem, while my higher trim doesn’t have any issues. Seems there’s truth to that!
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Every car just has its quirks! After all, mine acts just like me—sometimes dark and sometimes not! Maybe we just need patience, or a little humor with these auto-dimming mirrors.