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[Baz006]

Is this a myth or have I got one that doesn't work? I've read somwhere that the Elites are fitted with an automatically dimming rear view mirror. I'm a bit confused because I use the rear blind at night and it does the job. There is however a small senser type thing in the rear view mirror but it defo doesn't dim when I get headlights in it.

Can anyone shed any light on this?

Thanks....

[Kev]

Try it with the blind down.

You should notice the mirror turning greenish when anyone is behind you with their lights on.  

I always have my blind up too, and it is far less noticable when it is up.

[Kev]

Is this a myth or have I got one that doesn't work? I've read somwhere that the Elites are fitted with an automatically dimming rear view mirror. I'm a bit confused because I use the rear blind at night and it does the job. There is however a small senser type thing in the rear view mirror but it defo doesn't dim when I get headlights in it.

Can anyone shed any light on this?

Thanks....

Nice pun by the way.  

[Baz006]

I started using the blind when I realised that it may be not working, but without the blind it does'nt react at all to anything.....

[mikkethealarmguy]

i used  to have a bmw that did the same.
i must admit the rear view mirror  used to change to a green colour at night.
there is a sensor on the rear and front.
if you put the car into reverse gear at night  the mirror would change back to normal

the elite i have also changes colour at night 8-)

[Kev]

I started using the blind when I realised that it may be not working, but without the blind it does'nt react at all to anything.....

Fuse?

[Andy B]

I'm not too convinced with the effectiveness of the auto dim mirror either, I even bought (& sold) another mirror as I didn't think mine worked properly. I always have the blind up any way but I also have a bit of black tape over the light sensor on the front of the mirror so it always thinks it's dark and so is always at full dim.

[Kev]

Even with tinted windows and blind up, mines still turns green.

The difference is really obvious though when the blind is down.

[Andy B]

......
The difference is really obvious though when the blind is down.

Obvious yes .... effective? Not so sure!  :-/

[Darth Loo-knee]

Is this a myth or have I got one that doesn't work? I've read somwhere that the Elites are fitted with an automatically dimming rear view mirror. I'm a bit confused because I use the rear blind at night and it does the job. There is however a small senser type thing in the rear view mirror but it defo doesn't dim when I get headlights in it.

Can anyone shed any light on this?

Thanks....

Mrs.Loo-knee has one on her Classic Rangey and it is very good to be honest...... Soon as headlights are blazing into it, it goes dark and a little green light comes on underneath..  

[TheBoy]

I have them in both my Omegas, and they work.  At dusk/dawn, not so effective. Also, a car a long way behind with full beam on not so effective. Otherwise, works very well

[Andy B]

.... Also, a car a long way behind with full beam on not so effective. ....

That's when I do notice it. Anyway my bit of tape over the front daylight sensor sorts it for me.  
My Astra's manual dip mirror stays permanently dipped day or night.

[TheBoy]

Since having the autodip mirrors, I rarely use the blind at night (never used the manual dip - too lazy )

[Andy B]

Since having the autodip mirrors, I rarely use the blind at night (never used the manual dip - too lazy )

My blind rarely goes back down. When I had a Senator it meant getting out of the car and gettiing in the back to raise the blind - far too much work, consequently it stayed up for the 6 years I had it. Manual dip mirror stayed manually dipped too!    

[TheBoy]

When I had a Senator it meant getting out of the car and gettiing in the back to raise the blind - far too much work, consequently it stayed up for the 6 years I had it.

Yes, silly idea really...

...still, the senny needed a blind to hold the rust together....